Re:Node.js is Perfectly Fine And Probably You Don't Need it
by jbdeboer on Sunday March 31, 2013 @01:38PM
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The author is arguing against learning new languages / concepts by rewriting existing apps.
I'd argue that rewriting existing apps is a great way to learn a new language. By removing the app-specific learning, you can focus on the language. Even better, since you have two implementations of the same app, comparing language concepts is easy.
I'd argue that rewriting existing apps is a great way to learn a new language. By removing the app-specific learning, you can focus on the language. Even better, since you have two implementations of the same app, comparing language concepts is easy.