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@mitchellh: 'Programming languages used to be LOCK IN, and they're increasingly not so.'
Mitchell Hashimoto argues that programming languages have historically created vendor lock-in effects but are increasingly losing that characteristic, likely due to standardization, interoperability i
Mitchell Hashimoto argues that programming languages have historically created vendor lock-in effects but are increasingly losing that characteristic, likely due to standardization, interoperability improvements, and the rise of polyglot development environments. This reflects a broader industry trend toward more flexible technology choices where language selection is based on use case rather than long-term commitment.
Source: Simon Willison (X) | 2026-05-14