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A Conversation with Alan Kay (2004 for the date-obsessed pedants)

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The article discusses the evolution of programming languages, highlighting the transition from low-level languages to higher-level abstractions that aim to improve programmer productivity and software development processes. It explores the challenges and trade-offs involved in designing programming languages that balance simplicity, expressiveness, and performance.
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