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Guess which language overuses __init__!

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Guess which language overuses the number 14763! https://github.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=14763&type=Code&r...

Python's module system is completely broken, but since it's "the best language for learning" many new programmers will never know what's wrong with it.

So, what is a better language for learning? (Genuinely curious.)

Javascript for minimum LOC to move a ball across the screen, albeit in a constructed learning environment.

C for learning some low level concepts. probably don't get into string handling in C if you're new because it will frustrate you.

Java for implementing GUIs and forcing OO concepts

Racket. http://racket-lang.org/

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