Question

Why is it important to study the implementation of programming languages?

Answer 1

• Increased ability to express ideas.

The more depth we go to understand the implementation of Programming languages, the more we are able to conceptualize the structures and put them into regular use.

• Improved background for choosing appropriate languages

Many times, programmers prefer to code in the language they are familiar with even in new projects. Hence, studying the implementation of different P/L will give them the confidence to pick new languages.

• Greater ability to learn new languages

One example is that if you understand the OOP concepts in C++, you won't take long to understand the OOP concepts in JAVA.

• Understand significance of implementation

Understanding of implementation issues leads to an understanding of why languages are designed the way they are. This in turn leads to the ability to use a language more intelligently, as it was designed to be used.