Do languages become more verbose as they mature? It feels like each new version of VB.net gains more syntax. Is it possible to trim down some fat like the keyword ‘Dim’? C# also feels like it is getting more syntax since version 1.
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Do languages become more verbose as they mature? It feels like each new version of VB.net gains more syntax. Is it possible to trim down some fat like the keyword ‘Dim’? C# also feels like it is getting more syntax since version 1.
C# has certainly gained more syntax, but in a way which makes it less verbose.
Virtually every feature in C# 3.0 allows you to do more with less code.