Elm changed my mind about unpopular languages
> choose the one more people were usingAfter 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.Many of the pitfalls of a scarcity are avoided, and can sometimes find a well-organized, curated, cultured pocket of enlightenment.