Re: Static/Dynamic typing, lessons from the field

Jon Harrop <usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> I certainly agree that you need to know something about the static
> type systems and checkers of more advanced languages in order to
> make good use of the language. That's extra learning but is it
> offset by not having to do so much unit testing and not having to be
> so adept with a run-time debugger?

You learn it once, and make use of it every time, so considering these
aspects alone it's definitely worth the effort in the long run.

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