The argument about languages and side taking is for those with a black and white view of the world.
The value of a language is in the context of its purpose. Java has survived so long because it is the right fit for a purpose.
The hard to read argument often has nothing to do with the language, it's about programmers who write crap programs.
People who don't understand OOs or knowledge of common design patterns are going to stuff it up and there is no shortage of them.
That I believe is part of the education process.
Go to uni, learn a language and get a brief intro to Objects Orientation and maybe learn the MVC design pattern.
Go out and start writing code!!!.
The language is just a tool. It's how you design your solution before you start writing code that matters.
If you can do that well you don't have to invest in a specific language and get all outraged when someone makes a slight against it or try so hard to tell everyone why your language is much better than theirs.
Seen too many people get all bitter because their 'chosen language' has had its moment in the sun.
Move with the times, learn new languages and keep doing what I think is one of the most satisfying jobs around.
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The argument about languages and side taking is for those with a black and white view of the world. The value of a language is in the context of its purpose. Java has survived so long because it is the right fit for a purpose. The hard to read argument often has nothing to do with the language, it's about programmers who write crap programs. People who don't understand OOs or knowledge of common design patterns are going to stuff it up and there is no shortage of them. That I believe is part of the education process. Go to uni, learn a language and get a brief intro to Objects Orientation and maybe learn the MVC design pattern. Go out and start writing code!!!. The language is just a tool. It's how you design your solution before you start writing code that matters. If you can do that well you don't have to invest in a specific language and get all outraged when someone makes a slight against it or try so hard to tell everyone why your language is much better than theirs. Seen too many people get all bitter because their 'chosen language' has had its moment in the sun. Move with the times, learn new languages and keep doing what I think is one of the most satisfying jobs around.