As a programmer with experience in C++, Java, Ruby, and Javascript, and someone who just wants to get things done, I love Dart.
In its syntax, its very similar to classic languages like C++ and Java. It's very easy to pass functions around, like Javascript/Ruby. I didn't really need to 'learn' it, it all seemed familiar from the beginning. It also has some nice little shortcuts, like null-safe member function calls.
As for the typing system, it is definitely compiled/typed, which I like, but it does not feel overbearing. I find it to be in a nice sweet spot between hard to refactor/you need unit tests for everything (ruby/javascript) and hard/wordy to write because the type system is too strict (C++/Java).
It also has a nice packaging system (like ruby/javascript), and it has been thoughtful about how you reference packages.
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As a programmer with experience in C++, Java, Ruby, and Javascript, and someone who just wants to get things done, I love Dart.
In its syntax, its very similar to classic languages like C++ and Java. It's very easy to pass functions around, like Javascript/Ruby. I didn't really need to 'learn' it, it all seemed familiar from the beginning. It also has some nice little shortcuts, like null-safe member function calls.
As for the typing system, it is definitely compiled/typed, which I like, but it does not feel overbearing. I find it to be in a nice sweet spot between hard to refactor/you need unit tests for everything (ruby/javascript) and hard/wordy to write because the type system is too strict (C++/Java).
It also has a nice packaging system (like ruby/javascript), and it has been thoughtful about how you reference packages.
Overall, I like it a lot.