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The Python Paradox

2 months ago

The author claims that you can get smarter programmers for Python projects than Java projects because Python programmers learn the language out of genuine interest, not just for jobs.
The Python paradox states that companies using esoteric languages attract better programmers since only those who care enough learn them.
For programmers, the best language to learn for a good job is one that people don't learn merely to get a job.
Programmers spend more time reading code than writing it, so language aesthetics matter; ugly code is maddening.
Real ugliness in programming comes from building with wrong concepts, not just harsh syntax; Perl, despite superficial ugliness, can conceptually surpass Python in some cases.
Languages like Python, Ruby, Lisp, and others are created by and used by people who care deeply about programming, leading to better programmers.