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> The only thing holdong sml back in my eyes is somewhat clunky syntax and the module system

Those are both tricky, but I think the much bigger deal is that the package ecosystem is about as lush as the parts of Antarctica that are above sea level.

I suspect that the standard getting whacked together before the language really had a chance to mature had the unfortunate effect of stunting its growth.



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