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		SAI_Peregrinus on Dec 13, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: A pure C89 implementation of Go channels,... C is a small language. It's not simple, nor is it easy. Brainfuck is a tiny language. C++ is a gigantic language. Language size and ease of use are not directly related.

chii on Dec 14, 2023 [–]

Language size can imply complexity.

As an example, Lisp has very small language size, and thus is less complex.

pjmlp on Dec 14, 2023 | [–]

Only if by Lisp you mean Lisp 1.5 language report.

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