SMRTR ProgrammingMay 29, 2025Lobsters

A break from programming languages

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Alexis King, a software engineer and programming language enthusiast, reflects on her decade-long career focused on programming language design. She explains her waning passion for the field, citing fundamental trade-offs and challenges in creating better languages. King expresses a desire to shift focus to more practical software development, seeking satisfaction in building useful applications for everyday users.

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