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If you just see language as a tool, unless you’re self employed or working in open source, wouldn’t the lack of job market demand for it be the first blocker?
by torben-friis 11mo ago
If you just see language as a tool, unless you’re self employed or working in open source, wouldn’t the lack of job market demand for it be the first blocker?
- macintux 11mo agoIf you're fortunate, you can find companies with a passion for good code who use lesser-known languages. Picking Erlang, or Haskell, or OCaml generally filters out candidates who don't share your interest in seeing what can be done outside the mainstream.
- epolanski 11mo agoIt's funny you mention Haskell, because it's one of those languages many love but can't find jobs in it even if they halved their salaries.