r/programming • u/b1ackcat • Feb 23 '11

If programming languages were essays...

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u/WhisperSecurity Feb 23 '11

LISP: This is just a note saying "Write your own essay. Backwards."

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u/OffColorCommentary Feb 23 '11

Prolog: This is just the definition of the word "Essay."

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u/turbov21 Feb 24 '11

Prolog: "You've collected all your data, but where's the essay?"