Less-Java , More Learning : Language Design for Introductory Programming

We present Less-Java, a new procedural programming language with a simple and concise syntax, implicit but strong typing via type inference, and built-in unit testing. These features make programming in Less-Java more intuitive for novice programmers than programming in traditional introductory languages. This will allow professors to dedicate more class time to fundamental programming concepts rather than syntax and language-specific quirks.