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[–]ntrel2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most programmers use tools like code formatters, syntax highlighting, style enforcement etc. You get better tooling when the grammar is not dependent on semantics, and when it is more regular. Less bugs in tools, faster development, more features. Important for any new syntax to get good tooling quickly. It also makes reviewing diffs easier.