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Michael Snoyman 2016-11-22 12:49:12 +02:00
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@ -14,7 +14,19 @@ enough to write robust code in a language like Python." We're not
using Haskell because we're brilliant; we're using Haskell because we
know we need a language that will protect us from ourselves.
I use Haskell because:
That said, I should acknowledge that Haskell does have a steeper
learning curve for most programmers. But this is mostly to do with
unfamiliarity: Haskell is significantly different from languages like
Python, Ruby, and Java, whereas by contrast those languages are all
relatively similar to each
other. [Great](https://haskell-lang.org/documentation)
[educational](http://haskellbook.com/)
[material](https://www.fpcomplete.com/haskell-syllabus) helps with
this.
You should set your expectations appropriately: it will take you
longer to learn Haskell, but it's worth it. Personally, I use Haskell
because:
* It gives me the highest degree of confidence that I'll write my
program correctly, due to its strong, static typing