Re: Ada as a first language

[Jacob Sparre Andersen <sparre@nbi.dk>]

Brian wrote:
> Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:

>> Considering the papers I have read comparing how engineering
>> students succeed in implementing embedded systems in Ada and C, I
>> disagree.
>>
>> There is of course the difference that the students most likely got
>> their development system served on a silver platter.  You may want
>> to see if you can get information on what they have been working
>> with.  (Asking John W. McCormick might be the easy way to get the
>> information.)
>
> Hmmm, with no consideration of the scope, size, and complexity of the 
> problem space that Chris is trying to tackle, you disagree?

I _have_ considered the scope, size and complexity of the problem
space Chris was kind enough to describe.  Given that information, my
experience with teaching people software engineering, my own
programming experience, and my experience with hobbyist scale
robotics, I stand firmly by my disagreement with your advice.

> So, you truly believe that Ada is a better language, no matter what
> he is trying to achieve?

I never claimed that.

> For any size project?

I expect that the benefits grow with project size.  But given the
constraints I considered, yes!

> It isn't the perfect tool for every situation, embedded or not.  And
> we should stop saying that it is, the language and it's proponents
> are losing credibility.

I never claimed that Ada is the perfect tool for every situation.
Stop #�%&!" putting words in my mouth!

Greetings,

Jacob
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