There are many good paths to take, and I'd avoid discussions about the "right" language to start with. Pick any language and run with it. If, down the road, you

There are many good paths to take, and I'd avoid discussions about the "right" language to start with. Pick any language and run with it. If, down the road, you need to use a different set of technologies, then that time will come. But right now, it's time to learn. If you decide to learn Ruby, feel free to email me if you need any help getting started. It's my HN username at gmail. Good luck!