If you’ve spent the majority of your career as a programmer mastering a single coding language, you might be intimidated to learn a new one. Sure, all programming languages are rooted in similar logic, and learning a second language is much easier than starting from scratch, but you’ll still have to train your brain to think in different ways, breaking down complex problems using different methodologies.

Still, learning a second (or third) language is valuable for your career, giving you a bigger skillset you can use in different contexts, and granting you better problem-solving skills in the process. [Read more…]