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Mediocre programmers can learn scala, and the idea is that over time scala can help them become less mediocre. Or at least shift the bar in the right direction.
by dustingetz 12y ago
Mediocre programmers can learn scala, and the idea is that over time scala can help them become less mediocre. Or at least shift the bar in the right direction.
- fizwhiz 12y agoThat's a pretty strong opinion. Scala is statically typed, runs on the JVM, is Java compatible, is both object-oriented and functional, and is not verbose. Care to elaborate why Scala is bound to attract only mediocre programmers?
- warmfuzzykitten 12y agoI'd rather see a discussion of why Scala is unsuited to mediocre programmers, because it's type system - particularly as applied by the standard libraries - is too complex and baroque for mere mortals.
- AnimalMuppet 12y agodustingetz didn't say "Scala is bound to attract only mediocre programmers". He (I presume) said "Mediocre programmers can learn Scala". I presume the intent was "Even mediocre programmers can learn Scala", that is, you don't have to be a rock star.