[Discussion] Perl or Python

[Brian Grawburg]

Anybody have any experience with both Perl & Python so as to suggest which one is:

a. Easier to learn? (I already have some experience with REXX and of course old BASIC)
b. More likely to be in demand by potential employers? (I've been laid off from my job - non IT related - and am thinking of picking up a 
new skill that won't be affected by my age - 62)

Just as an aside several years ago I tried learning Java and found OOP much more difficult that the convention procedural type 
programming I used to. I do know that Python is OOP, but have the impression it might be easier to learn than Java.


Thanks,

Brian Grawburg
Wilson, NC

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