But it's kinda whacky as a language, so might lead the learner down a confusing path That is why I focused so much on what the parent wanted to do. If it is fa

But it's kinda whacky as a language, so might lead the learner down a confusing path That is why I focused so much on what the parent wanted to do. If it is fastest ROI and market place skills, it's JavaScript. If it is to learn the art, then Python or Ruby or the laundry list of others will be a better choice. Then again, web apps are probably not the best place to learn the pure art of code, which is why I suggested embedded, if it is just to satisfy intellectual curiosity.