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1 Jan 2013
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Rasmus Andersson — holds since 2013-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The programming language is now English, and it is a more beautiful one than Ruby. — tap to centre the map on it The programming language is now English, and it is a more beautiful one than Ruby. Last stated 2 months ago
26 Aug 2026
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2026-08-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Programming today still relies on one-dimensional, sequential plain text, largely unchanged from decades ago. — tap to centre the map on it Programming today still relies on one-dimensional, sequential plain text, largely unchanged from decades ago. Last stated 14 years ago
1 Jan 2013
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Rasmus Andersson — holds since 2013-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Programming languages shape how programmers think, similar to how spoken languages shape thought. — tap to centre the map on it Programming languages shape how programmers think, similar to how spoken languages shape thought. Last stated 8 years ago
9 Apr 2019
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Thorsten Ball — holds since 2019-04-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: This is a really exciting time to be building software, and programming today is more fun than it was in 2012 or 2013. — tap to centre the map on it This is a really exciting time to be building software, and programming today is more fun than it was in 2012 or 2013. Last stated 2 years ago
6 Oct 2024
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Michael Truell — holds since 2024-10-06 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A programming language is not a compiler but an experience: editing, running, debugging and the runtime library all have to fit together as one cycle. — tap to centre the map on it A programming language is not a compiler but an experience: editing, running, debugging and the runtime library all have to fit together as one cycle. Last stated 6 months ago
13 May 2026
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Anders Hejlsberg — holds since 2026-05-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Programming needs a fundamental reinvention beyond text-based coding, comparable to the 1950s shift from physical controls to textual commands. — tap to centre the map on it Programming needs a fundamental reinvention beyond text-based coding, comparable to the 1950s shift from physical controls to textual commands. Last stated 14 years ago
1 Jan 2013
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Rasmus Andersson — holds since 2013-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: No programming language in actual use has ever gotten smaller. — tap to centre the map on it No programming language in actual use has ever gotten smaller. Last stated 17 years ago
15 Jun 2009
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Andrei Alexandrescu — holds since 2009-06-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Rust will remain a widely used and durable programming language for years to come. — tap to centre the map on it Rust will remain a widely used and durable programming language for years to come. Last stated 3 years ago
1 Feb 2024
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Kalwabed Rizki — holds since 2024-02-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A boring but non-superficial SaaS app that would have done well five years ago might now get no signups because tens of thousands can easily vibe code it. — tap to centre the map on it A boring but non-superficial SaaS app that would have done well five years ago might now get no signups because tens of thousands can easily vibe code it. Last stated 2 months ago
1 Sept 2026
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Pieter Levels — holds since 2026-09-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A person at maximum vibe-coding speed has about three productive hours a day, and a company that will not let them stop there is going to break. — tap to centre the map on it A person at maximum vibe-coding speed has about three productive hours a day, and a company that will not let them stop there is going to break. Last stated 8 months ago
11 Mar 2026
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Steve Yegge — holds since 2026-03-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A screenshot is the fastest, easiest way to build, without having to voice it or type it. — tap to centre the map on it A screenshot is the fastest, easiest way to build, without having to voice it or type it. Last stated 4 months ago
30 Jun 2026
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Meng To — holds since 2026-06-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A codebase is the most important context an AI agent has, and letting many different models add to it without consistent patterns leads to trouble. — tap to centre the map on it A codebase is the most important context an AI agent has, and letting many different models add to it without consistent patterns leads to trouble. Last stated 2 days ago
3 Nov 2026
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Derek Briggs — holds since 2026-11-03 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A model can now port essentially any codebase from one programming language to another, work that used to take a team over a year. — tap to centre the map on it A model can now port essentially any codebase from one programming language to another, work that used to take a team over a year. Last stated 3 months ago
27 Jul 2026
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Boris Cherny — holds since 2026-07-27 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A strong manual coding background helps developers spot algorithmic weaknesses and flaws in generated code. — tap to centre the map on it A strong manual coding background helps developers spot algorithmic weaknesses and flaws in generated code. Last stated 3 weeks ago
15 Oct 2026
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Adam Tornhill — holds since 2026-10-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A programming language is a ten-year play: version one has issues, version two fixes them, version three is finally good — and only then does adoption start. — tap to centre the map on it A programming language is a ten-year play: version one has issues, version two fixes them, version three is finally good — and only then does adoption start. Last stated 6 months ago
13 May 2026
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Anders Hejlsberg — holds since 2026-05-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A proprietary language licensed from Microsoft had zero chance in the JavaScript ecosystem: TypeScript had to be open source or nobody would come. — tap to centre the map on it A proprietary language licensed from Microsoft had zero chance in the JavaScript ecosystem: TypeScript had to be open source or nobody would come. Last stated 6 months ago
13 May 2026
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Anders Hejlsberg — holds since 2026-05-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Because its types are erased before the program runs, TypeScript can afford not to be sound: checking 99% beats the 0% JavaScript checked, and buys features a sound language cannot offer. — tap to centre the map on it Because its types are erased before the program runs, TypeScript can afford not to be sound: checking 99% beats the 0% JavaScript checked, and buys features a sound language cannot offer. Last stated 6 months ago
13 May 2026
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Anders Hejlsberg — holds since 2026-05-13 — tap for who they are
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Most programming languages in use today derive from Fortran or Lisp, both created in the 1950s.
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The programming language is now English, and it is a more beautiful one than Ruby.
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Programming today still relies on one-dimensional, sequential plain text, largely unchanged from decades ago.
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Programming languages shape how programmers think, similar to how spoken languages shape thought.
Holds
This is a really exciting time to be building software, and programming today is more fun than it was in 2012 or 2013.
Holds
A programming language is not a compiler but an experience: editing, running, debugging and the runtime library all have to fit together as one cycle.
Holds
Programming needs a fundamental reinvention beyond text-based coding, comparable to the 1950s shift from physical controls to textual commands.
Holds
No programming language in actual use has ever gotten smaller.
Holds
Rust will remain a widely used and durable programming language for years to come.
Holds
A boring but non-superficial SaaS app that would have done well five years ago might now get no signups because tens of thousands can easily vibe code it.
Holds
A person at maximum vibe-coding speed has about three productive hours a day, and a company that will not let them stop there is going to break.
Holds
A screenshot is the fastest, easiest way to build, without having to voice it or type it.
Holds
A codebase is the most important context an AI agent has, and letting many different models add to it without consistent patterns leads to trouble.
Holds
A model can now port essentially any codebase from one programming language to another, work that used to take a team over a year.
Holds
A strong manual coding background helps developers spot algorithmic weaknesses and flaws in generated code.
Holds
A programming language is a ten-year play: version one has issues, version two fixes them, version three is finally good — and only then does adoption start.
Holds
A proprietary language licensed from Microsoft had zero chance in the JavaScript ecosystem: TypeScript had to be open source or nobody would come.
Holds
Because its types are erased before the program runs, TypeScript can afford not to be sound: checking 99% beats the 0% JavaScript checked, and buys features a sound language cannot offer.
Holds