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
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!"
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman Homepage [www.nonny.com] [^]