Episode 282: Programming Language Archaeology & Semantics
From ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs by Conor Hoekstra, Bryce Adelstein Lelbach & Ben Deane
April 17, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
Conor and Ben discuss programming language archaeology and its significance.
In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about programming language archeology! Link to Episode 282 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-03-30 Date Released: 2026-04-17 C++ Operator PrecedenceBBCPLProgramming Languages: History and Fundamentals by Jean SammetA History of Mathematical Notations by Florian CajoriNotation as a Tool of Thou...
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Hosts: Conor Hoekstra, Ben Deane
Topics covered
- programming language archaeology
- semantics
- C++ operator precedence
- history of programming languages
- mathematical notations
Keywords
- programming languages
- semantics
- C++
- operator precedence
- history
- mathematical notations
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Programming Languages: History and Fundamentals, A History of Mathematical Notations
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