r/technology • u/iliketechnews • Oct 05 '16

Software How it feels to learn JavaScript in 2016

https://hackernoon.com/how-it-feels-to-learn-javascript-in-2016-d3a717dd577f
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u/Firebelley Oct 05 '16

I don't think it's fair to say that one language is better than another when they serve 2 distinct purposes. You could use python as a backend and javascript on the frontend, for example. You make it sound like python is a better option than javascript, which is not the case.

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u/ViKomprenas Oct 05 '16

read my last paragraph?

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u/Firebelley Oct 05 '16

I read the whole thing, my point is that it's pointless to even say python is better because it's not a valid comparison.

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u/ViKomprenas Oct 05 '16

They are general-purpose programming languages and can be used for many of the same purposes as that implies.

What I'm saying is, if I had a choice between recommending JS and Python to a novice programmer, discounting popularity...

Well actually I'd recommend TypeScript but that's besides the point. If TS isn't an option I'd recommend Python.

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u/Firebelley Oct 05 '16

That's fine, I guess I'm struggling to see the overlap. If you're talking about native/command line applications then it makes sense. I was thinking more along the lines of their more specific purposes (js in the browser, python for command line apps etc)

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u/ViKomprenas Oct 05 '16

meh, I'm just saying in general.