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I think the benefit of learning a new language is only felt when you are at the expert level on that language. For instance, I'm an expert at python. If I were
by freework 14y ago
I think the benefit of learning a new language is only felt when you are at the expert level on that language. For instance, I'm an expert at python. If I were to learn Ruby at a novice level, I would get nothing out of it. I need to learn Ruby to the expert level to get the full benefit of knowing another language.
- dbecker 14y agoThat makes a lot of sense... though people that telling you to "learn language y to become better at language x" never tell us they mean "become an expert in y." And suggesting a 1000 hour investment is a lot different than suggesting a 100 hour investment.