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

p.podmostko@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

BTW, I think it's unrealistic that you would pick up programming without a
background in it. My $.02 .

So you say that it's futile for me to continue studying it?

That is what he seems to be saying, yes.

But don't be discouraged. This does not seem to be a majority
opionion. I myself disagree. If you're capable of building up a mental
model and know how to manipulate symbols in that model, you have gotten
through the most difficult phase. A few courses in math to make sure you
understand some of the most common algorithms, and you're done.

What branch of linguistics are you working in? If you've done work in
things like natural grammar, you should have little problems adjusting
your thinking to programming.

Mart

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