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Python, coming from C/C++, Javascript (at least circa 2003) was like leveling up 10x in my programming superpower. I was able to explore concepts and domains so
by calebm 10y ago
Python, coming from C/C++, Javascript (at least circa 2003) was like leveling up 10x in my programming superpower. I was able to explore concepts and domains so much faster, and those concepts have led to my career. I've talked with friends who only know something like C# or Java, and I feel bad for them - they have no language in which to rapidly play with things. And that rapid ability to play (like with the Python REPL) makes a huge difference in learning.
- nhatbui 10y agoI can't agree with this more. Coming from C/C++, I was hindered by worrying about memory management and building everything from scratch. Python and its standard library just allowed me to wrap my head around algorithms.
- npezolano 10y agoSame story with me as well, Python has made me so much more productive, I can build websites and do monte carlo simulations with ease all from the same language.