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Description
The syntax of a language is in general important for understanding, but especially so for novice programmers.
One influence is how the code can be read like human-language (see PL5.3 - Code can be read like english text). Novice programmers that are familiar with data pipelines (e.g., subject-matter experts that are not professional programmers) can understand data pipelines much easier if they can draw from their subject-matter knowledge instead of having to understand software engineering specifics.
Another effect of syntax is on how long it takes to get familiar with a language. With a more simple syntax and less options (see PL5.5 - Different syntax options for the same semantic decrease understanding), continuous exposure to data pipelines can quickly improve future understanding.
Representative Quotes
Syntax being used. Jayvee has a very human-like language, almost like pseudocode which can be immediately understood even by non programmers in my opinion as long as they have a basic theoretic knowledge about pipelines.
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What makes data pipelines written in Jayvee difficult/easy to understand? The code structure and syntax makes it easy to understand. What makes data pipelines written in Python difficult/easy to understand? I have more experience with Python, so it was easy to understand the code, otherwise the Jayvee is much easier to get familiar.
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