Let's Take Esoteric Programming Languages Seriously (2025)
The paper titled 'Let's Take Esoteric Programming Languages Seriously' explores the unique appeal of esoteric programming languages. Authors Jeremy Singer and Steve Draper argue that these languages can enhance programming skills and comprehension. They also discuss the motivations behind designing new programming languages and the potential pedagogical benefits of esoteric languages.
- ▪Esoteric programming languages are challenging but may improve programming ability.
- ▪The paper examines the appeal of esoteric languages in terms of program comprehension and language design.
- ▪The authors identify motivations for designing new programming languages and the role of AI in this context.
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| Original publisher | arXiv.org |
| Canonical URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.15327 |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 10:09:23 +0000 |
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Computer Science > Programming Languages arXiv:2505.15327 (cs) [Submitted on 21 May 2025 (v1), last revised 1 Sep 2025 (this version, v2)] Title:Let's Take Esoteric Programming Languages Seriously Authors:Jeremy Singer, Steve Draper View a PDF of the paper titled Let's Take Esoteric Programming Languages Seriously, by Jeremy Singer and Steve Draper View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:Esoteric programming languages are challenging to learn, but their unusual features and constraints may serve to improve programming ability. From languages designed to be intentionally obtuse (e.g. INTERCAL) to others targeting artistic expression (e.g. Piet) or exploring the nature of computation (e.g. Fractan), there is rich variety in the realm of esoteric programming languages.
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