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Opinion on the argument that languages are too complex are too dangerous to use:
The language should not be complex, but it should be simple and small because of the following reasons:
- A Complex language never gets popular with programmers.
- Programs written in complex language are less readable and understandable.
- So, any bug in the
program can be fixed by only proficient programmers of the language.
- So, any bug in the
- Programs not written by skilled programmers in complex languages can be dangerous in terms of logic and or resource utilizations and may also lead to fatal errors...
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