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Ask HN: In terms of employability python or ruby?

by dawilster on 5/30/12, 3:33 AM with 3 comments

Hi,

I'm currently a studying computer science and hoping to enter the workforce very soon, at the moment I've only coded with java and php.

But in terms of employability php looks very crowded and I much like the idea of startups utilizing the latest web technologies.

Anyway if I were to have the best chance of being employed when I finish uni should I learn python or rails?

Thanks a lot.

  • by cleverjake on 5/30/12, 3:54 AM

    In my neck of the woods (north eastern america), more startups are using ruby than python for their core products.

    That being said, I havent seen many ableminded hackers turned away from a startup. Fast learning is usually more of an asset than early/mid-level knowledge in a field.

    In the end, the best way to find out would be to check out a local meetup in your area, and talk to some startups there.