As a dev and not an academic, I totally disagree. "dynamic languages" sounds more Kewl than static (well, it's dynamic, innit, it's probably got fundamental syn

As a dev and not an academic, I totally disagree. "dynamic languages" sounds more Kewl than static (well, it's dynamic, innit, it's probably got fundamental synergisms too) but they are a bitch to work with when things get large unless you get really disciplined, and in less careful hands you get bugs. Lisp lovers say it works for them and I won't argue as I've no experience, but in such langs I've used (python, SQL, javascript, VB), well, the road to hell is warm and inviting, especially for the less experienced. I'm saying this as an experienced dev, please consider from this and others that you may be wrong, and avoid the trouble we've had. Or not. Everyone has to find their own way.