Mastering Dyalog APL | Hacker News
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A Hacker News commenter argues that learning Dyalog APL is about more than symbols or syntax.
They say long-term use of APL can change how programmers visualize and approach problems.
Based on about a decade of professional APL use, the commenter describes it as a shift in computational thinking.
The post compares the change to moving from 2D drafting to 3D CAD: a deeper mental model, not just a new tool.
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