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Re:Ask HN: best languages to learn as a newcomer by stevejalim on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @09:49AM (#626700)
Cheers, yeah, I've mentioned both already and agree re C++. I've also pointed out to her that the fundamental methodologies are probably more important than any particular language, but C++ seems to cover most bases and seems likely to be used in the area she's targetting...
Re:Ask HN: best languages to learn as a newcomer by keefe on Tuesday May 26, 2009 @10:13AM (#626734)
The thing worth noting about Java vs C++ is that C++ need be compiled to each arch and the open source IDEs are not as fun.