Let us research and trace back the origins of language constructs.

For example:

Constructs Introduced from LISP

  • If-Else Block :"The ubiquitous if-then-else structure, now taken for granted as an essential element of any programming language, was invented by McCarthy for use in Lisp, where it saw its first appearance in a more general form (the cond structure). It was inherited by Algol, which popularized it. " - WikiPedia

  • Function Type : Functions as first class citizens.

  • Garbage Collection

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