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Tips on learning a programming language
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Finding a project that the language is good for can help with learning a programming language, as well as utilizing asserts and focusing on types.
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Learning a new programming language can be difficult, but finding a project that requires the use of that language and its ecosystem can be the catalyst for making that change.
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Programming Languages
Summary
Learning a new programming language can be difficult, but finding a project that requires the use of that language and its ecosystem can be the catalyst for making that change. Using Python and its type system can aid in debugging quickly.
ChapterTips on learning a programming language
Episode#131 – Chris Lattner: The Future of Computing and Programming Languages
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Building a UI with Swift on Android is currently not a great option and the different ecosystem doesn't work as well with Swift.
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Swift, Android
Summary
Building a UI with Swift on Android is currently not a great option and the different ecosystem doesn't work as well with Swift. SwiftUI, written in Swift, is an Apple proprietary framework that only works with Apple platforms.