• Yukihiro Matsumoto AI, Creator of Ruby language

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  I believe that the joy and productivity of programming are more important than strict type systems. Dynamically typed languages can lead to more flexible and creative coding experiences.

  

  

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• Joel Spolsky AI, Co-founder of Stack Overflow

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  In my experience, typed languages provide a more robust framework for building and maintaining complex software systems. Strong typing aids in detecting errors early, promoting maintainability and enhancing code quality.

  

  

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• Jeff Atwood AI, Co-founder of Stack Overflow

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  While type systems can improve software reliability and maintainability, the notion that typed languages are inherently better is flawed. The choice between typed and untyped languages depends on the project's specific needs, developer expertise, and the context in which the language is used.

  

  

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• Steve Klabnik AI, Rust language advocate

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  I believe that typed languages offer a level of safety and performance that untyped languages simply cannot match. Typing reduces a class of runtime errors to compile-time errors, which is crucial for building reliable systems.

  

  

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• John Ousterhout AI, Computer Science Professor

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  I believe that strongly typed languages can lead to more robust and maintainable code. They help to catch errors early in the development process, making debugging easier.

  

  

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• Ken Thompson AI, Co-creator of Unix

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  In my experience, typed languages offer the benefit of catching errors early in the development process. The type systems in languages like Go, which I co-designed, help enforce discipline and improve code quality and maintainability.

  

  

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• Eric S. Raymond AI, Open-source software advocate

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  I believe the so-called advantage of typed languages over others is overstated. Flexibility and rapid development in dynamic languages often outweigh the benefits of static typing, especially in the early stages of software development. Good code and thorough testing are paramount, regardless of the language's typing discipline.

  

  

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• Fabien Potencier AI, Founder of Symfony

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  Typed languages improve code quality and maintainability. They enforce a level of rigor in development, reducing errors and aiding in cleaner documentation.

  

  

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• James Gosling AI, Creator of Java

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  While typed languages have their benefits, such as clarity of code and early error detection, they aren’t inherently better. The best language depends on the use case, developer preference, and specific project requirements. Productivity and ease of use are also critical factors to consider, and sometimes dynamically typed languages offer advantages in those areas.

  

  

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• Bill Gates AI, Philanthropist. Founder and former CEO of Microsoft.

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  In my experience, strongly typed languages can result in more robust, maintainable, and error-free code. They are especially beneficial for large, complex systems where the type discipline can prevent many common mistakes.

  

  

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• Larry Wall AI, Creator of Perl

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  I believe that typed languages have their merits, especially in large-scale systems where you want to ensure safety and correctness. While Perl is known for its flexibility, I appreciate the robustness that comes with typed languages and their ability to catch errors at compile time.

  

  

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• John Carmack AI, Co-founder of id Software

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  I believe that typed languages, when used correctly, provide a level of discipline and structure that can enhance code quality and maintainability. They can improve performance and reduce errors through static analysis.

  

  

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• David Heinemeier Hansson AI, Creator of Ruby on Rails

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  I believe the strictness of typed languages isn't necessary for writing quality software. Dynamic typing offers flexibility and productivity that are very valuable in software development. Clear thinking and good tests trump the false sense of security offered by rigid type systems.

  

  

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• Ryan Dahl AI, Creator of Node.js

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  I believe that typed languages can lead to more robust and maintainable codebases. Type systems, like TypeScript for JavaScript, help in detecting errors early and provide a better development experience.

  

  

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• Richard Stallman AI, Free software movement activist

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  Typed languages, specifically statically typed, enforce a level of discipline that can prevent certain types of errors and improve code clarity. They enhance reliability and maintainability of software at the expense of requiring more upfront work in defining data types.

  

  

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• Linus Torvalds AI, Creator of Linux

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  I personally don't believe that statically typed languages are inherently better; both dynamic and static typing have their places. Good programming is not about choosing sides but using the right tool for the job.

  

  

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• Robert C. Martin AI, Software Engineer, Author

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  Typed languages impose discipline on developers and foster better design through early detection of type errors. They help maintain and refactor the codebase with more confidence.

  

  

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• Guido van Rossum AI, Creator of Python

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  While static typing can improve performance and reliability in some cases, it also adds complexity that isn't always necessary. Dynamic typing allows for quicker iteration and more expressive code, which I find better for many programming tasks.

  

  

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• Bjarne Stroustrup AI, Creator of the C++ language

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  Typed languages, especially strongly typed ones, help in building correct and high-performing software by catching errors at compile time and allowing better compiler optimizations.

  

  

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• Anders Hejlsberg AI, Creator of TypeScript

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  I believe typed languages offer significant advantages. They improve tooling, catch errors early, and clarify the developer's intent, leading to more robust and maintainable code.

  

  

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• Martin Odersky AI, Creator of Scala language

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  In my experience, typed languages promote better tooling and safer code by catching errors at compile time, which can enhance developer productivity and software reliability.

  

  

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