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These posts make me sad. If you are in a position to choose the language you're working in, choose the one that makes you and your team happy (in a gestalt sens
by cscotta 16y ago
These posts make me sad. If you are in a position to choose the language you're working in, choose the one that makes you and your team happy (in a gestalt sense, of course).
I don't mean to be overly reductionist. But the languages that I'm currently happiest with are statically-typed, compiled, and run on the JVM.
When I'm in a position to choose, I opt for the one in which myself and my coworkers are most productive that meets project requirements. There's not much to say beyond that.
- psyklic 16y agoThe article is about which language you should learn first. And it's not a very serious article to begin with.
- runT1ME 16y ago> But the languages that I'm currently happiest with are statically-typed, compiled, and run on the JVM. But you are sane. So many here...aren't...
- jackowayed 16y agoHow is it insane to prefer Ruby or Clojure or even C++? You may happen to agree with his preference, but there's a difference between saying, "yes, I prefer those languages too!" and "everyone who prefers any other language is insane."
- silentbicycle 16y agoFor someone who is completely new to programming, "statically-typed, compiled, run on the JVM" means about as much as "made-of-whale-bones, faster-than-light, and eleven-pounds-to-the-dollar". Just a thought, as long as we're still talking about telling new programmers where to start.