Coding in Arabic | Ramsey Nasser
We talked to Ramsey Nasser about computer science, education, & why he created Qalb "قلب", a functional programming language allowing a programmer to write programs completely in Arabic.
Ramsey Nasser is a Computer Scientist & Creator of Qalb Programming Language. It is a functional programming language allowing a programmer to write programs completely in Arabic. His work includes games, applications, hardware, programming languages, data visualizations, websites, and more. He explores the cultural baggage of computing, different kinds of playful spaces, and programming as a medium of self-expression. He holds a BS in computer science from the American University of Beirut and an MFA in design and technology from Parsons The New School for Design, and is a former Eyebeam fellow.
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