Python Ain't Bad

I definitely second the sentiments expressed here.

And I think there's a useful distinction to be made. For years, I've resisted learning Java, but I would argue that that's different from resisting Python. In the case of Java, it seems to me, that you have to buy in to a whole environment, which as far as I can tell, isn't provided by cheap hosting services. So it makes sense to steer clear.

But in the case of Python, it appears to be readily available most everywhere, and requires very little setup. So the only thing getting in the way of trying to learn it, in my case, would be a kind of personal inertia.

Besides, I was just too excited to get a chance to host an app on Google servers to let a little thing like learning a new language get in the way. And, being a Google fan boy and all, I figued that if it was good enough for them, it'd be good enough for me.

I have to say, the learning curve hasn't been so bad. I mean, I'm no Eric Raymond, but I do believe I'm beginning to get the hang of it.

And Python-mode in Emacs goes a long way towards navigating through the dreaded indentation constraints.