Re: [MacPerl-Forum] OT: Two Language System

[ehughes <ehughes@novapic.org>]

on 06/19/2000 12:26 AM, Joel Rees at rees_joel@fujicomp.co.jp wrote:

>> This is off-topic.
> 
> ??
> 

Ok, it is relevant because there is a Perl component. :-)

>> In an article I read recently, the author stated that all
>> programmers/developers/administrators should be proficient in two
>> programming languages. He suggested Perl as your scripting language and then
>> either C/C++ or Java as your application development language. From a
>> professional standpoint, is having two languages a good idea?
> 
> I think so. Ultimately, (IMHO) two probably isn't enough.
> 

Two is not enough! Ack! What languages do you think Unix System
Administrators should have?

>> For myself, Perl seems to handle all of my needs, but it is also the only
>> language I really know (excluding SQL and Informix ACE Report Language).
>> Would another language be a good idea?
> 
> Now, there, you see, you know at least three non-human languages. Wait.
> Perl is almost human.
>

$_, $!, and my personal favorite $$row[0] are very human. :-)
 
>> On a semi-related note, does anyone have any comments on Metroworks
>> CodeWarrior program?
> 
> I liked the older versions better. More responsive. The newer versions
> have some interesting gadgetry, but you really want (must have, since CW
> 5) a PowerPC on Mac. The newest version has begun to take on a bit of the
> flavor of MS Visual Stubio. Maybe that's unavoidable when trying to
> support cross-platform with MS Win(?!)32.
> 
> But CW is still closer to real C than anything MS will ever produce.
> Again, IM(not-so)HO.
> 
> What are the alternatives you are considering, both for language and
> development system?
> 
> Joel
> 

Code Warrior was first on the list to evaluate. Are there any other
contenders I should look at?

Elton

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