I’m puzzled:
Is a programming language a language?
Please also indicate whether you consider yourself a linguist.
Grateful for boosts to increase reach
@lpag They definitely don't follow the Zipf's law of abbreviation https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brevity_law
@nmc I would say yes. All you need is an init and a while loop, which can be expressed easily in natural languages.
@nmc Well this Wikipedia page restricts ZLA to *natural* languages
@lpag Language is a way of communication between humans. As a software developer I consider ability to convey knowledge as one of the most important properties of code. Therefore, programming language is 100% a language to me or at least a dialect. Take a look at domain-driven design methodology that focuses on code as a tool of communication.