What are the most important programming languages to know?
In your opinion, what are the most important languages for a programmer to know? I'm talking about concepts, not about how much the language will help in getting you a job.

List the languages and a reason. For example, Lisp for functional programming, JavaScript for prototype-based OOP, etc.
What are the most important programming languages to know?
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In your opinion, what are the most important languages for a programmer to know? I'm talking about concepts, not about how much the language will help in getting you a job.

List the languages and a reason. For example, Lisp for functional programming, JavaScript for prototype-based OOP, etc.