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What's the dumbest reason you've learned a programming language? (programming.dev)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I had totally forgotten until this post reminded me: I originally started to learn Python in order to fix a crossword puzzle program.

[–] best_username_ever 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That’s a good reason. I used my Java skills to crack a shareware (a solitaire game) because I had no money.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago

Now you can use Java to have lots of money