Bridging the Syntax-Semantics Gap in Programming - A Novel Programming-by-Demonstration Approach

Explore a groundbreaking approach to programming that bridges the gap between syntax and semantics in this 27-minute ACM SIGPLAN conference talk. Dive into a novel programming-by-demonstration paradigm that eliminates the need for formal syntax, reduces cognitive load, and enables users to experiment and test their programs in real-time. Discover how this innovative language allows for complex operations to be described intuitively while continuously displaying an approximation of the program state. Learn about the rationale behind this new approach, its design, and implementation through illustrative examples. Gain insights into how this method tackles fundamental limitations in traditional programming languages, making coding more accessible for beginners and efficient for professionals. Follow along as the speaker covers topics such as state representation, operations, looping, and even implements the Fibonacci sequence using this revolutionary paradigm.