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But, isn't text just abstract signs and symbols? Why can't we, programmers, make new or better symbols? Why can't the language be augmented to incorporate concepts of computing?

I never desired visual programming until recently. I never had the need for it. Plus, I always found the existing visual languages and tools to be clunky.

But, lately, I often find myself with just my tablet and stylist. And, during these times, I want to 'sketch' out programs. I have some ideas on how this would work in practice. There would have to be detection of gestures, and instant feedback that provides visualization of the changes.




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