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F# is a bit weird to folks who are used to C# or VB, which is what PG was referring to with the "Blub" paradox. F# is different enough that the majority of .NET
by Tangurena 16y ago
F# is a bit weird to folks who are used to C# or VB, which is what PG was referring to with the "Blub" paradox. F# is different enough that the majority of .NET programmers I meet, or work with, have no frame of reference to understand F# with. The only ones I know who code outside the office are trying to get rich with iPhone or Android apps.
- GFischer 16y agoI'm a "Blub" programmer, and yes, I really don't have any frame of reference to understand F#. And I'll probably try my hand at Ruby or Python before F# or Lisp... I've read many posts and articles about how at least trying Lisp will make me a better programmer but I still don't want to take the plunge. I'm not a hardcore programmer (heck I'm starting an MBA next year (1) ), and pretty pragmatic - if my tools help me build what I want, great. I don't object to learning new tools but there's a significant time cost to that, so I have to prioritize (1) I've also read a lot of advice about why I don't want or need an MBA but I'm trying to look at it like an entry point into the business world and a networking and career advancement opportunity. I like solving problems outside of programming (making better processes and such). I'm not a salesman or marketer, but I am interested in business.