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Concept Analysis in Programming Language Research : Done Well It Is All Right
Antti-juhani Kaijanahosubject
Computer scienceResearch methodologynon-empirical research02 engineering and technology0603 philosophy ethics and religioncomputer.software_genreohjelmointikieletArgumentation theoryargumentationfilosofia0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringFormal concept analysisresearch methodologyconcept analysista113philosophyProgramming languageNatural language programming020207 software engineering06 humanities and the artsprogramming language research060302 philosophyargumentointicomputerkäsiteanalyysiProgramming language theorydescription
Programming language research is becoming method conscious. Rigorous mathematical or empirical evaluation is often demanded, which is a good thing. However, I argue in this essay that concept analysis is a legitimate research approach in programming languages, with important limitations. It can be used to sharpen vague concepts, and to expose distinctions that have previously been overlooked, but it does not demonstrate the superiority of one language design over another. Arguments and counter-arguments are essential to successful concept analysis, and such thoughtful conversations should be published more. peerReviewed
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
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| 2017-10-25 |