What's a cool language to learn?
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
Essoonezzzye get some time, I'm going to learn Lisp. I had recently read an article somewhere (sorry, forgot the link) that argued that you can develop faster using a high level language. The more powerful the language, the lesser is your development time. Just as an example, you will need less time to develop something in C++ than in assembly. Lisp, the article argued, being the most powerful language (according to the writer, not my opinion. I don't know one way or the other till I've learnt Lisp.), will let you develop powerful applications in a very short time. So, as I said above, I'm going to learn it to find out myself. Essoonezzzye...
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
any of the "functional" languages would be a radical change (Haskell, ML, Scheme/Lisp). MS is rumored to have at least one functional langauge in the works for .Net. i'm not sure any of them would be useful, but they sure are a kick in the nuts*, if you're only ever seen procedural programming before. -c * - if you like that kind of thing
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any of the "functional" languages would be a radical change (Haskell, ML, Scheme/Lisp). MS is rumored to have at least one functional langauge in the works for .Net. i'm not sure any of them would be useful, but they sure are a kick in the nuts*, if you're only ever seen procedural programming before. -c * - if you like that kind of thing
Chris Losinger
Smaller Animals SoftwareNot MS, but it's Haskell for .NET[^] Stuart Dootson 'Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p'
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
Seriously, how about some assembly. hehehe.... BW "I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." - Lily Tomlin
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Seriously, how about some assembly. hehehe.... BW "I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." - Lily Tomlin
brianwelsch wrote: Seriously, how about some assembly. BTDT Todd Smith
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Not MS, but it's Haskell for .NET[^] Stuart Dootson 'Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p'
there's also F#, from MS, which, i guess, is a variant of "Caml". -c
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brianwelsch wrote: Seriously, how about some assembly. BTDT Todd Smith
yeah, but did you get the T-shirt? :rolleyes: Maybe a new project dealing with things you haven't been exposed too before would help give you more experience too. BW "I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." - Lily Tomlin
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
Prolog is an interesting one, if only because it requires you to completely restructure the way you think. Predicate Logic is not the one we learn in school, nor even in daily life, but it does seem to mimic in code what the brain actually does to resolve information. I tried learning and using it years ago, but it hurt my head - too set in my ways, I guess, after a couple decades of coding procedural apps. Compilers are available on the web for free, and there's good documentation out there, too. Some interesting tools could be built using the language, and I highly recommend a look. "Please don't put cigarette butts in the urinal. It makes them soggy and hard to light" - Sign in a Bullhead City, AZ Restroom
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
VB.NET and C# <YODA> The wave of the future it is. </YODA>
Paul Watson wrote: "At the end of the day it is what you produce that counts, not how many doctorates you have on the wall." George Carlin wrote: "Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things." Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: If the physicists find a universal theory describing the laws of universe, I'm sure the asshole constant will be an integral part of that theory.
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
With those languages you mentioned, add SQL and you will be an allround programmer. (I guess you know ASP and ASP.NET?) jhaga CodeProject House, Paul Watson wrote: ...and the roar of John Simmons own personal Nascar in the garage. Meg flitting about taking photos.Chris having an heated arguement with Colin Davies and .S.Rod. over egian values. Nish manically typing *censur*. Duncan racing around after his pet *c.* Michael Martin and Bryce loudly yelling *c.* C.G. having a fit as Roger Wright loads up *c.* . Anna waving her *c.* and Deb scoffing chocolates in the corner. ...Good heavens!
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
I've said it before, and I'll say it again; Learn a LISP variant. Scheme is good to begin with.. :) -- The moment of terror is the beginning of life
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Haskell!!!![^]Or any functional programming language, basically because it's really different to any of the languages you already know. And also, if you want to do any XSLT, you'll find it helps, because XSLT is pretty much a functional programming language. Lastly, there are free interpreters/compilers. Stuart Dootson 'Java, Basic, who cares - it's all a bunch of tree-hugging hippy cr*p'
Stuart Dootson wrote: because XSLT is pretty much a functional programming language That's what I thought too. It is just like hacking Haskell pattern matching. :) -- The moment of terror is the beginning of life
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
How about Brainf*ck[^] ? --Mike-- Latest blog entry: *drool* (Alyson) [May 10] Ericahist | Homepage | RightClick-Encrypt | 1ClickPicGrabber "You have Erica on the brain" - Jon Sagara to me
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I was reading this [^] article on /. and it got me thinking I should learn another language (for educational purposes). I'm already familiar with C/C++, Perl, C#, Java, VB, HTML/JS, SQL, Assembly, Pascal, Python, Fortran & Basic. I'd like to learn a language that teaches something different. What would you recommend and why? Perhaps a new or emerging language that looks interesting? Todd Smith
Music Steven J. Ackerman, Consultant ACS, Sarasota, FL http://www.acscontrol.com steve@acscontrol.com sja@gte.net
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How about Brainf*ck[^] ? --Mike-- Latest blog entry: *drool* (Alyson) [May 10] Ericahist | Homepage | RightClick-Encrypt | 1ClickPicGrabber "You have Erica on the brain" - Jon Sagara to me
Now that's bizarre! :-D What would you use that for - state-machines for process monitoring, maybe? Elevator controls? Toasters? "Please don't put cigarette butts in the urinal. It makes them soggy and hard to light" - Sign in a Bullhead City, AZ Restroom
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Now that's bizarre! :-D What would you use that for - state-machines for process monitoring, maybe? Elevator controls? Toasters? "Please don't put cigarette butts in the urinal. It makes them soggy and hard to light" - Sign in a Bullhead City, AZ Restroom
I'd trust an elevater coded in 'Brainfuck' over one coded in VB anyway.
"I have a strange ginger man living on my roof!"
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