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zoinkability t1_itoikk4 wrote

Java developers are confused by this headline

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Select-Owl-8322 t1_itp88rs wrote

I actually think it's a little bit disrespectful to the Swedish language to not use the correct spelling, "Äpplet". I know that most non-Swedes wouldn't be able to pronounce it correctly, but they can at least spell it correctly in a headline!

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zoinkability t1_itpo2y5 wrote

Great point, the proper character is not hard to use

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gregorydgraham t1_itssusq wrote

Tsk! It’s easy to pronounce, just simultaneously pronounce an “a” and a horizontal semi-colon.

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buster_de_beer t1_itp6kdn wrote

Nah, applet definitely is a sunken ship. Makes perfect sense.

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unknown_ordinary t1_itoquj2 wrote

Everyone else is excited about our ancestors enjoying gadgets from our favorite company

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panckage t1_itqxzq3 wrote

Not surprised by the performance though!

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