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Which Language To Learn?

Posted by kdawson on from the future-proofing-the-skillset dept.

LordStormes writes "I've been a Java/C++/PHP developer for about 6 years now. However, I'm seeing the jobs for these languages dry up, and Java in particular is worrisome with all the Oracle nonsense going on. I think it's time to pick up a new language or risk my skills fading into uselessness. I'm looking to do mostly Web-based back-end stuff. I've contemplated Perl, Python, Ruby, Erlang, Go, and several other languages, but I'll put it to you — what language makes the most sense now to get the jobs? I've deliberately omitted .NET — I have no desire to do the Microsoft languages."

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  1. How about by Aggrajag · · Score: 5, Funny

    Try Finnish, Oracle hasn't bought Finland yet.

  2. Re:The one to rule them all by Patrick+May · · Score: 5, Funny

    Lisp already exists.

  3. Re:Think carefully. Do you want to be close to MS? by turbidostato · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Do you really want people easily de-compiling your code?"

    Not!!! That's why I program in Perl, so people can't decompile even my *source* code.

  4. Re:ObjC is not purpose specific by bradgoodman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yea, but saying "Objective-C isn't purpose specific - you can do iPods, iPads, iPhones *and* Macs" - is sort of like saying "We play *all* kinds of music - Country *and* Western!"

  5. Re:Just C. by wootest · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'll have what he's having. I could use a good high.