Meaning of Perlis's Epigram #22

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Meaning of Perlis's Epigram #22

From Epigrams in Programming by Alan J. Perlis:

22. A good system can't have a weak command language.

What does this mean? What are good examples of this principle?

Where can I learn more on how to implement a command langauge that meets this criteria?

a quick google search yielded this: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/commandl.htm

Mike Sherov 2010-02-26 03:22:37

Perhaps you could quote what part of that applies most directly, or include your own position? As it stands you have a great comment, but not an answer.

Roger Pate 2010-02-26 03:24:27

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Roger Pate 2010-02-26 03:41:18

My grandma prefers GUI to a command language. Computer nerds constitute a minority of computer users.

Hamish Grubijan 2010-02-26 04:00:39

Computer nerds have a more pressing need to Get Stuff Done with computers than your grandma (I'm guessing -- I don't actually know her personally), and hence we're willing to put up with taking the time to learn how to Get Stuff Done more efficiently.

Jimmy 2010-02-26 07:33:54

@Jimmy: Don't feed the troll. This user has a history of abuse; flag his comments when they are out of line (one was already deleted from this question). http://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/34840/ipthnc-being-abusive-gaming-rep

Roger Pate 2010-02-26 08:11:28

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