Learning Perl and Java

[Hoffmann]

Hello,

I consider myself a beginner programmer. I have read/studied some Python and C programming books. So, I well know what variables, arrays, constants, loops, etc. mean. However, I have never had time for practicing enough. Now, due to professional reasons, I realized that it will be great to master both Perl and Java languages. My question is: should I master one of those languages first (in this case I would decide for Perl), or it is ok if I start studying both at the same time?
Thanks!

[lonce]

Its all in what you are comfortable with. I have only learned quick basic in high school ten years ago. With that base knowledge however I can pretty much tailor php,html, and most other languages to my needs. Once you know a programming language, it gives you general thought process of how things work. Atleast in my experience.

[Hoffmann]

Its all in what you are comfortable with. I have only learned quick basic in high school ten years ago. With that base knowledge however I can pretty much tailor php,html, and most other languages to my needs. Once you know a programming language, it gives you general thought process of how things work. Atleast in my experience.

So. In your opinion, studying both Perl and Java at the same time would not be confusing. Is that right?

[Hezekiah]

Studying both at the same time may be a bit confusing due to different mindsets within their respective communities, but I don't think it would be too difficult to get past. The biggest hurdle will probably be keeping the two different syntaxes and rule sets separate as you learn.

[meng]

I'm NOT an experienced programmer, but I would advise against learning two languages simultaneously. Too much potential for confusion. Learn first the one you're more likely to use!

[Blacktalon]

Hi,
I am ok java programmer, (had 1 1/2 years of class in it) but for my job I was required to learn Perl, Ruby, Mojavi, AJax, and Rails. From experience I would suggest learning one really well, unless you are good at keep things well orginized, I was luck I can learn more then one language and still haven't really mixed them up yet. But I will let you know it was a major pain to learn 2 - 3 different languages at once.


But it would probably prove to surve you better if you learn on at a time and make sure you know it well before moving on.

Good luck,
~BT