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Which programming languages do you use? (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ericjmorey@beehaw.org to c/programming@beehaw.org

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It seems like there are about ~~22~~ ~~27~~ ~~46~~ ~~219~~ ~~320~~ ~~493~~ 1840 active subscribers here. I have a few questions for you all.

Which programming languages do you regularly use?
Which are your favorite to work with and why?
Which do you have interest in trying and why?

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[–] el_cordoba@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My main languages are Ruby and Python (does SQL count?), but I dabble with Javascript when needed.

I have been liking Ruby more and more because of how easy it is to use and the community support it has. I have really appreciated RSpec, and that's the main reason I enjoy it over Python.

I really want to get into Rust because it is so different from Ruby. I am also a strong supporter of adopting a different language if you need to. I am not a fan of introducing types into Ruby or Python because there are other languages that have it built in and also the dynamic nature of those languages are their strengths.

[–] ericjmorey@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I could see value in adding type checking to a codebase that is transitioning from exploratory to maturity without having to rewrite in another language.

And of course SQL counts!