What programming language best bridges the gap between pseudocode and code?

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Published on 2009-06-05T00:04:52Z Indexed on 2010/04/28 1:43 UTC
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As I write code from now on, I plan to first lay out everything in beautiful, readable pseudocode and then implement the program around that structure.

If I rank the languages that I currently know from easiest to most difficult to translate, I'd say:

Lisp, Python, Lua, C++, Java, C

I know that each language has its strength and weaknesses but I'm focusing specifically on pseudocode. What language do you use that is best suited for pseudocode-to-code? I always enjoy picking up new languages. Also, if you currently use this technique, I'd love to hear any tips you have about structuring practical pseudocode.

Note: I feel this is subjective but has a clear answer per individual preference. I'm asking this here because the SO community has a very wide audience and is likely to suggest languages and techniques that I would otherwise not encounter.

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