Recommend me a programming language

pathief@lemmy.world to Programming@programming.dev – 82 points –

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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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.

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

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..

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

Hah I love snake case.

I also love python for distributed micro tasks and data pipelining

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?

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

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

Hadn't heard of that, will check it out for sure. Thanks 🙌!

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.

Great for prototyping and quick scripts.

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