The Worst Programming Language Ever - Creating an Abomination of Syntax and Semantics

Explore a humorous and insightful conference talk that delves into the creation of the worst programming language imaginable. Join Mark Rendle, a seasoned software developer with 30+ years of experience and 7 Microsoft MVP awards, as he combines the most problematic features from various programming languages to craft a comically terrible coding abomination. Learn about poor syntax choices, dangerous semantics, treacherous foot-guns, and abysmal runtime behavior that would make even Visual Basic for Applications look appealing. Gain a unique perspective on language design pitfalls and common programming mistakes through this entertaining 58-minute presentation from YOW! 2014. Discover valuable insights into software engineering practices and programming language design principles while enjoying a lighthearted critique of various languages including COBOL, Visual Basic, PHP, JavaScript, and LISP.

The Worst Programming Language Ever • Mark Rendle • YOW! 2014