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I learn languages best side-by-side. My basis for programming is Visual Basic, PHP, and JavaScript. A little Python in the mix too, but I can get an idea of how
by mattbgates 10y ago
I learn languages best side-by-side. My basis for programming is Visual Basic, PHP, and JavaScript. A little Python in the mix too, but I can get an idea of how a programming language works by seeing what they look like side by side. They are all pretty much the same, with different syntax, and if you know one, you can pretty much grasp them all.
Of course I do stick to my preferences, but seeing how they compare is interesting.
Anyways, try Rosetta code: https://rosetta.alhur.es/ https://rosetta.alhur.es/
I'm pretty sure with a little training, it will just click for you.
- londondev45 10y agoDo companies hire people without experience in a specific language?
- mattbgates 10y agoIt all depends on the hiring manager and if the company is willing to take a chance on you. For example, I got hired by a guy looking for a programmer to work on and fix bugs in his autobody shop software. I had absolutely no professional experience, but I had taught myself Visual Basic. He took a chance on me, took 3 months to train me, and everything worked out for a while. Although I have moved on and gained a lot of experience since then, it was at his sole discretion to take that chance on me. I would think if you have some knowledge in something, they could take a few months to get you up to speed. Most companies don't hire you expecting you to know everything immediately. So some training, and if after than, you just "don't get it", than they know they made a mistake. But if you spend a month or two in training... it is likely they will get you up to speed and you will get it.
- cholantesh 10y agoWhy is Rosetta telling me that Go and C++ are probably fake?
- mattbgates 10y agoMust be something wrong with their server.