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Alan Perlis

You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.

Attitude

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A programmer's viewpoint can be understood by observing how they feel about the ongoing use and relevance of the FORTRAN programming language. This attitude reflects whether they value long-standing tools and traditions or prefer newer technologies.

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