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By all means, play around with different languages when you're getting started. I think it's really important to be exposed to different languages as part of yo
by gustavo_duarte 19y ago
By all means, play around with different languages when you're getting started. I think it's really important to be exposed to different languages as part of your education, be it undergrad or (for you as it was for me) junior/high school.
But even in your situation, I'd say balance languages with other knowledge that is important. It's easy to play with languages because it's fun, but there's a lot of other important stuff to learn, some of which might make more practical difference to you.
But by all means, learn and have fun. If you're getting a kick out of languages, have at it, especially if you've got plenty of time.
- pg 19y agoI think it's really important to be exposed to different languages as part of your education And is one's education supposed to stop?
- gustavo_duarte 19y agoNo, it's supposed to evolve. And what makes sense when you're getting started may not be the best use of your time later on.
- Jesin 19y ago> If you're getting a kick out of languages, have at it, especially if you've got plenty of time. Plenty of time? No, not the school I go to. What I do have is the syslab, which is full of Linux boxen and a lot of smart people, especially during lunch. Attached to the syslab is a small library (formerly storage closet) of programming-related books, which contains, among other things, multiple copies of ANSI Common Lisp by Paul Graham. It's a fun high school.
- gustavo_duarte 19y agoSounds like paradise. Where's it at (which state)? Also, is it private?
- Jesin 19y agoVirginia, and no, it's a public high school. There's no tuition, although you do have to pass a test to get in.