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Ask HN: Where is the programming language ladder of awareness essay?

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Some years ago there was an essay which described a developer's perspective as they learned more languages.

It was represented as a ladder, whereby more experienced developers could see their level and the levels (languages) below them.

I thought it was Paul Graham, but now I cannot find it.

Does anyone know the essay I speak of and can offer a link to it?

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Maybe you were thinking of this one?

http://worrydream.com/LadderOfAbstraction/

No, but thank you :).

Yes! Thank you, this is exactly it.

Apparently I indexed this in my mind with the word "ladder", but now I'll just remember "The Blub Paradox".

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