Reblogged by cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen"):
ceejbot@toot.cat ("C J Silverio") wrote:
guide to choosing a programming language, variation on a meme
javascript: you just want to get shit done in a browser
php: you just want to get shit done on a web server
python: you don't care how long it takes to run
c: you care how long it takes to run but refuse to learn how C++ exceptions work
java: my condolences but at least you're getting paid
bash: you just want to get shit done
perl: you last wanted to get shit done in 2002
rust: you are very tired of C++ exploding in your face
c++: you spent ten years learning how exceptions work and are not giving up now just because it explodes in your face
pascal: you are enjoying your classic Mac hobby
excel: the entire company gets shit done with this one spreadsheet