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Recommend me a programming language (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by pathief@lemmy.world to c/programming@programming.dev
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I've been working with a Javascript (+ TypeScript) + Java + SQL stack for the last 10 years.

For 2024 I'd like to learn a new programming language, just for fun. I don't have any particular goals in mind, I just want to learn something new. If I can use it later professionally that'd be cool, but if not that's okay too.

Requirements:

  • Runs on linux
  • Not interested in languages created by Google or Apple
  • No "joke languages", please

Thank you very much!

EDIT: I ended up ordering the paperback version of the Rust book. Maybe one day I'll contribute to the Lemmy code base or something :P Thank you all for the replies!!!

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[-] bungle_in_the_jungle@lemmy.world 43 points 6 months ago

Python seems to be a staple for as long as I can remember and it looks like it's still gonna be going strong for a good while yet!

I'm thinking of taking the dive and finally learning it myself soon.

[-] henfredemars@infosec.pub 11 points 6 months ago

Packaging solutions kinda sucks, but we're about to get a JIT in the main CPython so that's exciting.

[-] Kushia@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 months ago

When I used to work a lot with Python the packaging solutions available were the bane of my existence. I hope they've gotten better by now..

[-] notnotmike@programming.dev 8 points 6 months ago

Python is especially great for quick scripts or PoCs. I've been using it a lot lately to prototype some things and it just makes it a breeze

Main complaint is the snake_casing convention. By far my least favorite

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Hah I love snake case.

I also love python for distributed micro tasks and data pipelining

[-] pkill@programming.dev 2 points 6 months ago

I am the only person that feels like snake casing belongs in declarative stuff, data serialization etc. (SQL, protobuf, JSON, YAML...) while camel case elsewhere?

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

I don't hold any of that, I just find it the most readable for me.

[-] zik@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

Python's become very widely used in industry - it's definitely a plus when looking for jobs these days. TIOBE now says it's the most popular language in the world.

[-] krash@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

If you decide to take the plunge, I highly recommend the programming course on mooc.fi.

[-] bungle_in_the_jungle@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Hadn't heard of that, will check it out for sure. Thanks ๐Ÿ™Œ!

[-] krash@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

Anytime. Their discord community there is very active and helpful. If you'd like help or feedback without getting muddied by discord, feel free to inbox me.

[-] ebits21@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago

Great for prototyping and quick scripts.

That and such rich set of libraries for anything you want.

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