Smalltalk allows everything to be accessible and modifiable through a live programming environment. The system's objects can be understood and fixed directly. This contrasts with traditional languages where the programmer must mentally switch between documentation, libraries, and code. Smalltalk also provides a permissive license and community support through mailing lists and projects. While it takes adjustment to its different approach, Smalltalk aims to keep programming intuitive through its interactive, self-documenting nature.