Comment on Ask HN: Why is math so obsessed with ancient syntax and frameworks?parentComments−rfergie13yI'd say that is because when you see a structure you already understand written in a new language (e.g. VB) yu can use your existing mental model.But when you meet an entirely new structure, as you say, you are starting from scratch.−debacle13yIt's not about the structure. It's about the sigils. I have no idea what Xi means in the context that it's used, but if it's named in English it's very easy to understand.
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I'd say that is because when you see a structure you already understand written in a new language (e.g. VB) yu can use your existing mental model.
But when you meet an entirely new structure, as you say, you are starting from scratch.
It's not about the structure. It's about the sigils. I have no idea what Xi means in the context that it's used, but if it's named in English it's very easy to understand.