Languages are nothing but tools for you to get something done. And as with all tools, what matters the most is what you want to get done. If you are looking pu

Languages are nothing but tools for you to get something done. And as with all tools, what matters the most is what you want to get done. If you are looking purely from a learning point of view, learning a functional language like clojure or erlang can open up your eyes to new paradigms and ideas.