in reply to What technical benfits perl offers over python + few more questions.
While I do all my backend work in Perl I also do a fair bit of frontend work, which means I have to use Javascript. I have never really had to 'learn' Javascript as I have mostly been able to write it in a similar style to the way I write Perl, and will look up the odd thing on a case by case basis.
I also do some Wordpress work which means using PHP, and the switch to that is even easier. Everyone looks down on PHP but Wordpress powers 65% of CMSs today and there is tons of work.
As for Python, the few times I have had to deal with it didn't go too well - the change in mindset was painful and slowed me down significantly. I'm sure others will disagree, but I don't think the transition between Python and the other languages mentioned is as seamless as that between Perl. So for me, Python is the outlier and if I were to focus on another language I would probably choose Javascript.
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