The Challenges of Domain-Specific Languages for Non-Technical Individuals

DSLs Are Not For Muggles 🔗

The text discusses the concept of Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) and argues that they are not suitable for non-technical individuals. While DSLs have been successful in specific domains, the text highlights the challenges of expecting non-developers to work with code, citing examples of failed attempts and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between technical and non-technical staff. It concludes by advocating for DSLs to remain targeted at programmers.

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