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Which Programming Language are You?
So tell me, dear readers, which programming language are you?
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Python
You are slower than others, but easier to understand.
You are a minimalist, who doesn't like clutter.
php. What is php?
You are PHP. You enjoy the World Wide Web. You are constantly changing the way you do things, and this tends to confuse people who work with you.
Nooo!
'You are C. You do what you're told, even if you know the result will be bad.'
Not happy.
I did it and got C++. I didn't like that so I tried again and got Python. I'd rather be php or Ruby. At least I didn't get C or COBOL.
php. What is php?
I think the correct formulation is "What is ?php"
That's disgusting.
php is what i use to code my blog!
i wish i was php, fweh!
Now to go back and fiddle with my answers until I know how to get C++, which is my favorite language.
"You are Prolog. You enjoy looking for different ways to solve a problem. You take longer to solve them, but usually come up with more than one solution."
Well, well. A language I admire in the abstract, but that I despised every painful second I had to actually write anything in it. A hint: if you find yourself needing an operator like cut, you're doing something wrong with the language design.
It could be worse. You could have got BASIC.
I am Smalltalk. I actually have programmed in Smalltalk, but only for a language-survey class back in college. It was the basis for one of the first windowed GUIs.
You are Smalltalk. You like to treat everyone the same way, but this lack of individuality makes everyone feel like objects.
I am FORTRAN. I am an old-timer who like math and science. :-)
You are Prolog. You enjoy looking for different ways to solve a problem. You take longer to solve them, but usually come up with more than one solution.
Hmmm. I would have expected FORTH or Smalltalk.
perl - People have a hard time understanding you, but you are always able to help them with almost all of their problems. Pretty spot on for a librarian!
Ruby. I guess now I'll have to learn Ruby to see if I like myself or not.