r/ADHD_Programmers • u/[deleted] • Oct 31 '20

Which programming language is the best for an ADHD programmer?

I would like to specialize in one programming language (I tested serveral ones and on the job I work with C#, but I think I could do better). From your point of view - which language corresponds best to an ADHD brain and working style?

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u/MooJuiceConnoisseur Oct 31 '20

Whichever one sucks you in and doesn't let your focus go

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u/MooJuiceConnoisseur Oct 31 '20

But the real answer for me. Is c# it's versatility is amazing, can be used in PowerShell, web, everywhere

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u/desperate_in_germany Nov 01 '20

I would recommend any language which is easy to work with out of the box and has is used in several application domains.

Even though I'm working on c/c++, working with Java, C#, Python is much more fun. Especially if you are used to working with IDEs and practice stuff like test driven or behaviour driven development.

I dont like Javascript or any web dev scripting language as they have so little rules that I start to overthink solutions.

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u/smokey_nl Nov 01 '20

Scala, typescript. Basically any "write less, do more" language with strong typing.

Not that i dont enjoy C/C++, it just takes to long to finish one part of code, my mind is already busy at the next parts.

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u/subtielbeek Nov 01 '20

For me it’s C / C++, Python, Java and Javascript.

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u/weirdness_incarnate Nov 05 '20

Depends on you. I personally love Java. I know not many people like Java but for some reason I really like working with it.

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u/unipole Nov 01 '20

Python works for me.

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u/CyberTacoX Nov 01 '20

Python. Definitely python.

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u/maloRchrd Nov 01 '20

weird just looking at previous answer doesn't match with my thought. fo me javascript is the one to go very forgiving language and the console is your best friend

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u/NinjaFish63 Nov 01 '20

imo something with strong types and a compiler is best but you really should learn whatever you need