Tag: formal language

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English Sociolinguistics Pragmatics History Linguistics

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday: The High-Stakes Linguistics of Aviation English

Estimated read time 5 min read

Discover Aviation English, the meticulously engineered language designed to prevent disaster at 30,000 feet. From its unique phonetic alphabet to a zero-tolerance policy for ambiguity, this ‘language’ is a linguistic safety net born from tragic lessons and built to save lives. It’s a high-stakes world where a single word can make the difference between a safe landing and a catastrophe.

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Syntax Computational Linguistics Technology Constructed Languages

Building Languages for Machines: The Linguistic Principles Behind Programming Languages

Estimated read time 6 min read

We think of Python or Java as “computer languages,” but they are fundamentally constructed languages built on core linguistic principles. This article explores the hidden grammar of code, from the strict rules of syntax to the unambiguous meaning of semantics. Discover how the same principles that govern human communication are used to build the digital world we rely on.