Re: Is PERL good for a linguist new to programming?

I just wanted to ask you a question of somewhat psychological nature.

I know that with all due effort and time devoted to learning Perl it
is possible to do it. However, only after having started the
O'Reilly's Beginner's Introduction to Perl did I realise what kind of
thinking is required to be able to write programs.

It calls for a specific approach to problem-solving, logical,
sequential thinking. I was just thinking if it's possible to develop
that kind of mindframe for a person who has aptitude for languages and
humanities but not for maths (because that what programming is
ultimately - solving problems by means of mathemathics). Or will I be
fated for creating programs only by means of analysing and copying
parts of sourcecodes written by someone else?

Opinions appreciated :)

Regards
Przemek P.
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