"I'm rather pleased with the new manuals. I see Inform now as a gauche young adult, having got past the stage of growing out of his shoes every few months"
- Graham Nelson
About this Quote
This quote by Graham Nelson is a metaphor for the advancement of the Inform programs language. He is comparing the language to a young adult, who has outgrown the awkwardness of childhood and is now more fully grown and confident. The new handbooks suggest this maturity, as they reveal that the language has actually grown and established. The metaphor of outgrowing shoes every few months is a reference to the quick development of the language, which has been able to stay up to date with the ever-changing innovation landscape. Graham Nelson is pleased with the development of the language and sees it as an indication of its maturity. He is positive that Inform will continue to grow and develop, and will be able to keep up with the changing technology landscape.
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