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Not really sure whether S-expressions or Python indentation-based scoping get more hate... (programming.dev)
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...from people who seem to refuse to install paredit or coloring plugins for either? ps lisp syntax ftw, it's a feature!

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[–] RedSeries@lemmy.world 21 points 6 months ago (2 children)

ITT: Developers who think their code is readable complaining about Python and YAML.

[–] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Might just be me but YAML is some of the least readable shit I've ever used.

[–] RedSeries@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

Honestly, I agree. But I don't think Python is anywhere near that bad.

[–] fruitycoder@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

I write my short hand notes in yaml.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

People with bracketed languages just want to write the most unreadable code ever to feel superior.

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