> You keep saying that people are stupid
I didn't say that, because I don't feel that way.
I think that you're doing it right as long as you're using a language that helps you be productive and brings you joy. Sounds like you're already good where you're at.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
> I didn't say that, because I don't feel that way.
Yet your language betrays your feelings.
I would never in my life use words like "stoop to lowest common denominator" or "coddle beginners" when talking about beginners (or other developers in general).
The rest of your message is a thinly veiled contempt at best. So, good weekend to you, too.
You keep saying that people are stupid. And since you keep iterating it, I believe this is the point you are making, not some speculation about what Rich Hickey does or does not.
> if the Clojure language doesn't necessarily cater to the beginner
A dev-frienndly language does not cater just to beginners. Everyone benefits.
> There are constant efforts to evolve better docs, extend tooling, and build user groups that reach out to beginners.
So, they do stoop to the lowest common denominator and coddle? Why can't Clojure?