Google has finally outgrown its shoes and is attempting to build a new foundation by creating its own programming language. Named “Go,” Google aims to create a more efficient programming language for a fast-track new modern world.
Google currently feels as though software development could use a new major leap. Unfortunately, the have just hit a hurdle.
The language “go” was invented by somebody else.
That somebody is Francis McCabe who was startled to find out that Google had named its new programming language “go,” especially when he’d created one a few years ago and wrote a book about it. To rectify the issue, he went to the source – the Go helpdesk.
“Issue 9” is a fast-growing discussion and the majority of people seem to agree that Google should change the name of its language, based on the fact that there is already a published book and several articles about McCabe’s project.
Robert Greiner of Cube Antics addressed some more interesting reasons why Google should change the name of its coding language. Here’s a summary:
- Search-Engine-Optimization: Ironically, Google should understand that competing results for the word “go” number in the millions. Thus, finding support for the language would be difficult.
- Name Disputes: McCabe’s project has been around for years. Google should accept that they’ve been beaten to the punch for that particular name.
- It’s the Right Thing to Do: Google should let McCabe have his name, because he came up with it.
Google’s reaction remains to be seen. Whether or not the company will rename its language is unknown.
What Do You Think?
Should Google rename its coding language? If they did, what kind of name would the new language have? Share your thoughts and opinions below!
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