Hi all, Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I'm interested to get some opinions from experienced Clojure programmers on whether the language would be a good first language to learn, or rather to learn in-depth. I have minimal experienced with more common languages like Java, HTML, and C++, but having the personality I do, felt compelled to shop around a bit before choosing a first language to learn seriously on a deep and intuitive level-- perhaps my odd notion of there being a connection between a programmer and the first language s/he understands on that high of a level. So after shopping around thoroughly and picking up bits about on theoretical computer science and the history of programming languages, I decided to pick up a Lisp; I'm intrigued by the greater concept/idea behind the Lisp family of languages.
After a long while trying to figure out which of the Lisps would be a good first choice, I stumbled across Clojure and immediately thought it a brilliant idea, conceding of course that at my current level of knowledge, I likely have no idea what a brilliant idea in computer programming looks like. Regardless, it still feels brilliant. As I see it, among other features of the language, the idea of a Lisp designed to be a capable choice for "real-world" code applications, that is a Lisp which embodies the spirit of that family of languages yet one which resolves many of the "practicality" complaints which stand as hurdles on a Lisp's path to real-world use. For my situation, that of a student who wants both a) to learn a first language I can have a real, intellectual appreciation for and b) to begin the journey to "expertise" in a language it would be practical to code web applications in. So, Clojure programmers, am I wrong? Should I pass on Clojure in favor of another langauge? Or learn Common Lisp or Scheme first, then try my hand at Clojure? Am I mistaken for a different reason? Or perhaps there are some criteria I should consider before diving in? Thanks in advance, and again for taking the time to read. --Towle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en
