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Ask HN: Which programming language and framework should I learn?

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I'm going to build a web application to get my programming skills up to date with the latest technologies used by startups in the US.

I'm a full-stack software engineer with some years experience building various web applications.

Which programming language, tools and framework should I learn that will be useful in the next couple of years?

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If you're interested in leaving your mark on web development, focus on becoming very proficient in JavaScript. Then take a look at any one of the currently popular JS frameworks/toolkits: Backbone, Angular, Batman, Knockout, etc.

What are your thoughts on Meteor? I'm still learning JS and frameworks, but it looks pretty interesting.

I prefer Django so my next statement may be slightly biased. I have a friend who likes Rails. I understand why, he's a mouth breather. I would still suggest Django even though my friend, who was dropped several times on the head by his parents, would recommend Rails. This debate is still at large, but in the end it comes down to preference. Python I might compare to, I'm bad with metaphors but something that is perfect and organized. Rails is similar to a group of sorority girls, drunk, on karaoke night at the bar. Tempting but I would probably leave

Language: Python

Frameworks: Django, Flask (in that order for employability)

Language: Ruby

Frameworks: Rails, Sinatra

If you're going to take a look at Sinatra, I'd highly recommend Padrino - it's pretty much Sinatra+.

Rails (Ruby) or Django (Python).

Thanks for the replies! Ruby on Rails and Backbone it is, then!

Take a look at the CodeSchool courses if that's the path you're taking. Their Backbone course is an excellent introduction.

Ruby and Rails is currently in high demand right now. But so is Python.

Rails

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