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handling complexity
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restricted use of global variables
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references p-r
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no need for efficiency
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understanding systems
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programming language design
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notations for brackets
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program listing

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Richard, F., Ledgard, H.F., "A reminder for language designers", SIGPLAN, 12, 12, pp. 73-82, December 1977. Google

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73 ;;Quote: should consider writeability and the efficiency of implementing a program
QuoteRef: richF12_1977 ;;73 "A language should be limited in complexity and size
73 ;;Quote: a proficient user must develop a comprehensive internal model of a programming language
77 ;;Quote: eliminate brackets by assuming a list of statements for each component
QuoteRef: richF12_1977 ;;79 "The procedure header, however, should explicitly mention all global variables that are referenced or updated
80 ;;Quote: a program listing should represent a breadth-first traversal of the program tree; gives top-down, step-by-step, readability


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