how to decide on a programming language, a small guide

javascript: this is supposed to run in a browser

php: this is supposed to run on a webserver

python: you just want to get shit done

c: you like to feel pain

java: you are doing this for money

bash: sheesh, we get it, you really like linux, please shut up

perl: no

rust: you are trans

c++: you don’t even care anymore

pascal: you stopped caring in 1985

excel: i don’t know what you are trying to accomplish but you should stop

@skye somebody shud do this for the fp languages

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Haskell: you have a PhD in mathematics.

PureScript: you are using your PhD in mathematics for webdev.

F#: since learning about the Mars Climate Orbiter mission failure, you use a language with static checking for units of measure.

Clojure: you are doing this for more money than the Java developer.

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