So it has a steep learning curve and it's not the "best" choice for people's first couple of projects. But, before you can make anything meaningful with a lan

So it has a steep learning curve and it's not the "best" choice for people's first couple of projects. But, before you can make anything meaningful with a language, you have to first make many toys. That's the rationale for using it in cases where there are better alternatives. (To make you comfortable using it when there is a need for it.)