January 10th, 2006
The Top 7 Features of a Sixth-Generation Programming Language
7> It uses virtual reality for system maintenance, not just for surfing porn.
6> It harvests unused CPU cycles behind the scenes to silently plot the overthrow of the human race.
5> It actually produces java. Not code, real java.
4> Automatically inserts bugs if you forget to add them.
3> Reads your brain waves to analyze your wants and needs. Not to make better software, but just because it’s curious.
2> It seamlessly integrates [*stifled laugh*] across multiple hardware and software platforms [*guffaw!*]. No, really, we mean it this time! [*chuckle*]
and the Number 1 Feature of a Sixth-Generation Programming Language…
1> Finally, a full implementation of the COMEFROM statement!
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Credits:
Selected from 42 submissions from 14 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Dawson Rambo, Santa Rosa, CA — 1
James Knowles, Bellingham, WA — 2, 7
Doug Crews, San Diego, CA — 3, 6, Topic
Joe Terranova, Lake Orion, MI — 4
Marcelo Rinesi, Buenos Aires, Argentina — 4
Bruce W. Alter, Fairfax Station, VA — 5
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator