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Discussion on: Why did you chose Programing Language XYZ?

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Vince Ramces Oliveros

Why would you learn a language if it doesn't have a purpose at all?
We all know language dies if they aren't one of the following

  1. Target platform - Web? Desktop? Mobile? IoT? OS?
  2. Community - Is it active? another short-lived project?
  3. Salary - Jeez, even hobbyist are using the x language without paying them..

It's not easy to transition from one language to another, unless someone is a polyglot.

So.. I could share mine. Because some are required, others are for side-projects.
My First programming language was C++ because it was required in my freshmen college, then I transition to JAVA because of Data Structure, then it went deeper to Assembly because I went to hell mode. Then unto to Web Development where jobs are swooping in my country and is now an in-demand job.

I am still enthusiastic of learning different language that fits for the job.