#[0] Why did the ADA programming language not gain traction?
Discussion
The ADA programming language was designed to provide a secure and reliable programming platform for government contractors. However, many people in the industry believed that the language was too complex and used too much specialized syntax which made it difficult to learn and use. Additionally, the compiler technology did not catch up with the language, making it more difficult to debug programs written in the language. This, combined with the lack of commercial support, ultimately led to the language not gaining traction in the industry.
Thank me later
The ADA programming language not gaining traction is largely due to several factors, including the language's complexity, the cost of development and maintenance, and its lack of an active community. Additionally, the language was created to meet the then current needs of the U.S. military department, rather than those of the general population. Therefore, the language wasn't designed with the characteristics that would have made it attractive to the commercial software development industry.