What programming Language To Use??

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Originally Posted by Chris27

A large part of it is that OOP is what I use on a day to do basis. Also, the various routine algorithms and data structures I have learned through getting a CS degree has for the most part been through the lens of OOP and shapes how I understand them. To think about these concepts in another programming paradigm would take more effort.

Switching from one programming paradigm to another requires a period of "unlearning" things. Accomplishing a routine task in the new paradigm could very well make the old way you are use to doing it invalid or not optimal and it will take some effort to break the habit.

Nothing I've posted here previously was intended to take issue with anything stated above. I think we are in agreement on those points.

Person "A" learns SML as a first language (for one year) and then studies C++ for three years.

Person "B" learns C++ as a first language for three years, then studies SML for one year.

I'd say order doesn't matter, or if it did, then it's arguable which Person is better off.