[Gllug] question about python/perl

[Martin]

Hi there,

My situation is as follows. My main job is not in IT. Linux is my hobby.
I'm also a freelance website designer. I'm ok when it comes to bash, started
learning php a few months ago. That's it when it comes to 
programming/scripting.
Now I don't have much time to develop, but I know that SLOWLY I could 
start learning
another language. I'm not going to become a proper programmer (too late 
for that now),
but both as a web developer and possibly an admin in the future, I will 
need another language.

I'm thinking between python and perl. I know that python has a more 
modern, clear syntax and
perl might be hard to read (also depending on who codes). I know that 
both languages can
be used for web development (scripts on the server), and both can be 
used by system administrators.

Could you advise me on which one to focus on? As I said I don't have 
time to do both and I'm not talking
about the next few months. Due to the fact that I'm busy learning python 
or perl will probably take me 2 years
or so. I don't know. Just guessing. So it's a long-term plan.

You guys work in the sector so know better which one to start learning now.
btw, I've heard that London's the capital of perl:) I don't know whether 
it's good or not.

As I said, I'm not in a rush. It'll take time. I hope I'll need this 
skill in a few years time.

It is not my intention to start any flame war. I'm not asking which one 
is 'better' just which one would
be more suitable for a programming beginner who knows some BASH and PHP 
and who doesn't have
any pressing need to learn it quickly.

Thanking you.

Martin
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