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I get what you are saying and I think, to a decent extent, that was my goal in accepting a spot in the program. I want to learn C++ mainly because it is a huge
by jmsbrwr 13y ago
I get what you are saying and I think, to a decent extent, that was my goal in accepting a spot in the program. I want to learn C++ mainly because it is a huge language with some darker corners and the general consensus seems to be that half-knowing C++ is just plain dangerous in a production environment.
Moreover though, I want to work in a field where I find my work to be meaningful and I think education is a very good opportunity. The education market is ready to be rocked by an earthquake.
- shire 13y agoUltimately you're going to need to know multiple programming languages in your toolbox to be considered dangerous. I recommend Java, C++, Python and Javascript IMO.
- jmsbrwr 13y agoI meant dangerous in a bad way. :P I agree though. I have some background in Python and I am learning JavaScript now. C++ is next.
- nsp 13y agoThe first language is 90% of the effort, it's not super unusual to be proficient in a new language in six months (for a given value of proficient). While obviously there are new concepts (static typing, functional programming), the first language is definitely the hardest.