Dave Rolsky wrote:
>
> On Thu, 23 Aug 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > This is a point that is well worth reinforcing. I have never been able to
> > figure out why anyone would try to become an XYZ programmer rather than
> > just a programmer. I don't hire C++ programmers or Perl programmers. I
>
> Well, I am pretty much only a Perl programmer. The reason is that Perl is
> a lot of fun for me to program in. I learned enough C and C++ to know
> that they don't appeal to me. Same for Python. I actually think I'd
> enjoy Ruby but there's so many things lacking in the libraries (no CPAN,
> no DBI) at this point that I'd have to seriously reinvent the wheel to
> get any work done with it.
>
> I'm trying to find work that I enjoy. For me so far, that means Perl. If
> I couldn't do Perl, I might not be a programmer.
just as another data point, the same is true for me,
if even more strongly. i was a C++ programmer and
hated it. i did a bit of Java and mostly hated it.
i like C ok and can sometimes stand Python.
but i -love- Perl. if i couldn't do Perl, i definitely
would not enjoy being a programmer, and would choose
a different career. Perl is the only reason i'm a
programmer now.
i may change my mind, but now, the idea of programming
any language other than Perl as a full-time job is almost
as unappealing to me as the idea of being a marketer.
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Steve Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
