What programming language would you want to learn?
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
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R probably... although that might be more about the types of problems I'd use it for than the language itself.
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How about something totally different, like putting graphics hardware to good use? If you really want to have graphics, then HLSL (High Level Shader Language) is the way to go, but if you want to use the GPU for real number crunching, you might need something that's a little more general and less geared towards graphics. What kind of number crunching? How about AI? Neural networks needs a few (matrix) calculations and GPUs are very good at that.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a fucking golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?" "You mean like from space?" "No, from Canada." If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.CDP1802 wrote:
like putting graphics hardware to good use?
Yes indeed! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
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Jochen Arndt wrote:
loosing
Before you get jumped on by native-speaking grammar nazis, it's "losing". English pronunciation is unsurpassable!*[^] * What it's unsurpassable at is for you to decide
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Tightened.
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Tightened.
But not screwed?
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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But not screwed?
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
I'm sober but screwed up.
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Daniel Pfeffer wrote:
and trying to come up to speed on the latest changes to C#.
VS2017 just auto-completed a property getter with a lambda "throw not implemented" expression, to which my response was, WTF is that? Discovered it's a [C# 6.0 feature](https://github.com/dotnet/roslyn/wiki/New-Language-Features-in-C%23-6) that I didn't know about. :doh: Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
Actually the throw expressions are a C# 7.0 feature[^] :-\
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
I want to learn C# (I know a very limited subset of it, but not fluent for real work) and Swift. After that, all the web oriented languages (javascript and all related .JS stuff).
I'd rather be phishing!
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
Been hearing good things about Go and Clojure :)
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
I want to learn how on earth other devs have learnt to be productive when working with JavaScript & CSS or WCF configuration files
"Coming soon"
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I'm sober but screwed up.
Nailed it!
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
I had to put it off for a while but have been learning the MEAN stack for some Pi projects I have in mind.
Someone's therapist knows all about you!
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
Not learn, but suddenly gain 10 years experience in: Java. Whilst in the job market, I've passed over so many really good opportunities that demand high levels of Java experience. I could learn the language properly in a week. Otherwise: Ruby. I'm already learning Python and TypeScript, and new languages like 'GO' haven't made my TODO) list yet.
Immanentize the Eschaton!
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
Python
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
If time permits I would like to learn D.
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
Eventually it would be great to go with C# anytime with Mircrosoft's IDE... :) :) :)
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
I'm risking a lot here, but... Javascript. Not because I think it's an interesting language, but because of the implications. If I was learning Javascript well enough to become proficient, that would mean I was doing web programming, which means my job security and ability to find another were that much greater. My current skill set centers around C++/C#/C, Windows desktop, and process control applications. COBOL programmers have a higher success rate at finding jobs than that.
Software Zen:
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I'm just trying to get by till I can retire with as little learning effort as possible. But seeing that that time is 15 years away, it's not that as easy as I could wish for... :sigh:
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the timeI am currently learning and using C#. As I expect to work until I drop dead over the keyboard, I am hoping that it will stay current until I do. At age 68 I am among the .08% of programmers in my age category. And YES there is AGE discrimination in our industry. I am converting my program from VB6 to C# not for myself but for my loyal customers that have been with me since 1984 .....:cool:
AGE, Experience, and low cunning will overcome youth every time...
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
Prolog... no reason, just for fun...
Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p
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That SO survey got me wondering what programming language the folks here would be personally interested in learning (and I mean, becoming proficient in) if you had the time & inclination? This is actually a difficult question for me, because any time I have to work with something else (most notably Python at the moment) I end up missing all the snazzy features of C#. That said, personally I'd like to explore the functional programming / parallel computing space some more, so F#, Rust and Erlang come mind. Go falls under the category of a curiosity, I'm not sure what practical use I have for it, and I suppose there's always more bad practices to learn and hair pulling experiences to have with regards to Javascript. Your turn! Marc
Latest Article - Merkle Trees Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
F# is pretty awesome. It's a functional-first language with access to all the .NET APIs you know and love. It's also just a really good language. Compared to C#, it makes lots of common and useful things easy to code (collection literals, record types, discriminated unions), and has some particularly powerful and interesting advanced features (computation expressions, type providers). There are lots of other interesting languages (Swift, Rust, and Clojure are high on my list as well), but especially if you're comfortable in the .NET/Visual Studio world, F# is really outstanding. (End fanboigasm)
