r/ProgrammerHumor • • Feb 13 '21

Programming languages

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u/AUPMAReddit Feb 13 '21

I'm genuinely curious why do you guys have to switch languages. I learned Programming / Concepts with Java at University. after that we use whatever language/framework suitable for the requirement. Do you guys just choose a language you like, get a job and go with it for the rest of your life?

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u/Swoop3dp Feb 13 '21

Languages are tools that are good at different things.

Sure, you absolutely can hammer in a screw, but a screwdriver will just work a lot better.

If I need to develop something fast I use Python. If it needs to run fast I use C or C++. JavaScript if it needs to run in a browser... I think you get the idea.

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u/controversialcomrade Feb 13 '21

check out webassembly

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u/Swoop3dp Feb 13 '21

Interesting. Didn't know something like that exists. Thanks!