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Michael Tharrington

Just to say best of luck to ya! I'm at the start of my coding journey too, but decided to go the Python route. Was cool to hear why you chose to go with JS though, can def understand your reasoning. Anyway, hope to hear more!

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Antonio Savage

Why did you end up choosing Python?

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Michael Tharrington • Edited

Well, a few reasons:

  1. I have a Ras Pi and remember hearing that Python was the "official language" of the device. However, I am aware that I could program it in other langs.

  2. I have a friend that is a Python dev who doesn't live too far away from me. Once I get my footing, perhaps we can do some paired work together.

  3. I really like AI/ML/Data Science and hear Python is well-equipped to handle those kinds of problems.

  4. I read it's a declarative language and that sounds appealing to me. It sounded a littler easier to read and I thought that might be a bit more encouraging/help me get to my foot in the door.

  5. I mean who doesn't wanna work with a language called Python! I'm a Python dev... can't wait to tell friends and family that. It sounds ridiculous!

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Antonio Savage

All solid reasons! Gluck on your journey and I expect updates to your progress. I just set a reminder in my calendar to check up on you and your journey in a month... I hope in that time you code something greater than the Gibson!