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Static and dynamic are nearly orthogonal to strong and weak typing.

A language with strong typing facilitates communication about the intent of code as well as its function. Strong typing is easier to build into a static compilation phase, but this is not an absolute requirement.

Granted, three of the four quadrants are well covered. Dynamic, strongly-typed languages will take a speed hit unless designed by a wizard.




Strong and weak typing don't even have commonly accepted definitions...




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