Re: Ada and Its Image

["Dmitry A. Kazakov" <mailbox@dmitry-kazakov.de>]

On 18 Apr 2011 05:52:22 GMT, George wrote:

> Requirements for programming languages have shifted.

Who wrote these requirements, where?

> In today's world 
> programming languages are used to make small apps developed in just a few 
> hours. Rapid development, use for software design and ease to learn is 
> important and the ability to use it for many different purposes from 
> embedded programming to web development is key.
> 
> Ada can do all this but its usage rates remain rather on a low level.
> 
> Ada is suitable to be used as a language for software design (http:// ) 
> and small apps like life-science services running on smart phones 
> requiring stability and correctness.
> 
> We could change the image of Ada to a language that rocks. What about 
> writing a book about Ada in a new style like the Head First books?

Does reading books really fits into the context of rapid development and
software design "in just few hours"? I propose a cartoon strip instead.
Since Ada is female character that opens numerous exciting possibilities...
(:-))

> What 
> about extending the communication about Ada and emphasizing it advanges 
> for software design, web and app development?

Programming per SMS, an integrated developing studio for mobile phones and
facebooks...

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Regards,
Dmitry A. Kazakov
http://www.dmitry-kazakov.de