I think you make a very valid point and I would agree to an extent. However I wouldn't discount the value in seeking to understand the personality and capabilities of a language as it evolves over time.
I think of any language as another tool in my toolbox. The better I know a tool, the better I know when and how to apply it to a specific problem.
I'd wager that just one trivial project won't fully demonstrate the personality and capabilities of a language.
absolutely, but I think acquiring knowledge by reading a 500 page book dutifully is a time sink. much better to get a touristic overview and solve actual problems rather than trying to get book smart.
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I think you make a very valid point and I would agree to an extent. However I wouldn't discount the value in seeking to understand the personality and capabilities of a language as it evolves over time.
I think of any language as another tool in my toolbox. The better I know a tool, the better I know when and how to apply it to a specific problem.
I'd wager that just one trivial project won't fully demonstrate the personality and capabilities of a language.
absolutely, but I think acquiring knowledge by reading a 500 page book dutifully is a time sink. much better to get a touristic overview and solve actual problems rather than trying to get book smart.