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- jacob - Jul 11 2007 | haskell, programming, software, java sux
Have I mentioned that Java sucks, lately?
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Until yesterday, I wasn't aware of any web stores implemented in Haskell. Most users of languages like Haskell and ML tend to be focused on other kinds of applications. This sometimes leads to discussions about the "real-world suitability" of these languages, which we've occasionally seen here on LtU.
The next time the subject comes up, it will be possible to point to a real, complete web store written in Haskell, which was announced on Haskell-Cafe back in April. The store is Braintree Hemp, and the code behind it was written by Adam Peacock. It's an impressive program, written in a little over 4200 lines of Haskell, sporting the following features:
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>Have I mentioned that Java sucks, lately?
No - you were getting sloppy about it.