Why can't there be an "ultimate" programming language? [closed]
- by sub
There is an uncountable sum of programming languages out there. They obviously all have their pro's and con's - but why can't there be one to "beat them all"?
The main part of a programming language is it's syntax and what's possible with it. The rest are usually only a bunch of libraries, frameworks and extensions wrapped around it.
So couldn't you combine all the great aspects and experiences gained from the thousands of programming languages out there to build one with a syntax that fits every task?
Wouldn't it be better having only one programming language? I see only problems with the current amount of the ones in use.
Why can't there be a perfect language when thinking of syntax, constructs and typing?