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Developers · Updated 25 Oct, 03:14 am IST

Why developers are drawn to tiny programs and languages

Why it matters for readers: Tiny code is approachable and often surprising, making it fun to explore and learn from.

  • Tiny programs are more approachable and invite reading compared with large codebases.1
  • The author cites a 25-line JavaScript library (ijk by Luke Jackson) as an example that sparked curiosity.1
  • A community reply highlighted an extremely small 46‑byte Forth implementation by Philippe Brochard.1
  • The discussion grew out of feedback on the author's 'Implementing a Forth' article and a list of tiny Forths.1
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