Elm changed my mind about unpopular languages
> choose the one more people were using<p>After reading this article and reflecting on my own experiences and habits, my rule of thumb would be "choose the best of those with second-tier popularity." It's common that the most popular isn't the best, has advantages in numbers, but also disadvantages like low S/N ratio.<p>Many of the pitfalls of a scarcity are avoided, and can sometimes find a well-organized, curated, cultured pocket of enlightenment.