Racket: Why I Think It’s a Great Language, and Why I’m Not Using It Anymore
Leandro Facchinetti
Why leaders watch it
Weighing technology fit against ecosystem when choosing a tool; modest lesson on technical choices.
Leandro Facchinetti explains why he thinks Racket is a great language and why he stopped using it. He describes his backstory and experiences with the Racket community.
Topics: Decision making & mental models, Engineering & technical leadership
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