I don't know who originally coined the phrase, but I really like this: "Python is the second-best language for everything."<p>This is the main reason why I enjoy learning Python and for me, Python is the best programming language.
If this is considered self-promotion and it is decided to be flagged I will be OK with it. However, I think there are some ideas in this post about what we expect from programming languages and the general developer culture.
The article is good, in spite of the uninspiring title.<p>Instead of "X language sucks" or "X vs Y", what would be nice to have:<p>Use X if you have goals A,B,C, or Y if you want D,E,F<p>(or something similar)<p>I dont know if a list like this exists
Programming languages are just like tools in your toolbox. Use the hammer to hammer in nails, and use the screwdriver to drive in screws.<p>For example, maybe use Ruby on Rails to rapidly prototype a data-base driven CRUD app, but when you need to build a low level device driver, maybe you should use a language like C++<p>There is no "best" language for everything. There are only languages that are best for certain niches.