Trying to keep my promise of learning a new programming language every year, I have identified a couple of candidates for 2007:
In any case, I want to get my hands dirtier with functional programming. And also, in the meanwhile, getting used to the new versions of old friends, both bringing new and interesting features:
If you have any suggestions, about other programming languages, do not hesitate to tell me in the comments below!
2 Comments
#1. Mike 12.19.2007
Interesting articles. I will also look more closely at Erlang. I would put Haskell in a similar class–it’s also well worth learning.
Lisp arguably should come before either of these in your education. I could argue that you’re not really a good programmer in any language until you know Lisp.
Also, I didn’t see Brooks’ Mythical Man Month on your bookshelf. This is *the* book–it was written in the early 70s (?) and everything else still pales by comparison.
#2. adrian 12.19.2007
Hi Mike! Thanks for your comments. And by the way, I’ve got Brooks’ masterpiece in my bookshelf ;) It was in part 3 of that article series! And I agree wit you, it’s an absolutely brilliant, amazing book. Even almost 35 years after its publication, it’s an excellent reading.
Finally, thanks for the pointers about Lisp! I will most probably have it as my 2008 programming language.
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