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Yeah but most of the time you learn a language because it changes your way of thinking. I want to pick OCaml for my next project, almost did. But decided agains
by another_twist 1y ago
Yeah but most of the time you learn a language because it changes your way of thinking. I want to pick OCaml for my next project, almost did. But decided against since Java had an ecosystem, tooling and really good performance.
- kzrdude 1y agoYes for your general education I think you should learn a functional language. This is how I think about it, at least.
- zulban 1y ago"Yeah but most of the time you learn a language because it changes your way of thinking." For you and I maybe, but no. This is the HN bubble speaking. Most people learn a programming language to get a job or to do something they want to do. I learn CS for fun too but I hold no illusions about the rest of the world. "But decided against since Java had an ecosystem, tooling and really good performance." Correct. Ocaml is not practical for projects or businesses. That's why you didn't pick it.