[Discussion] Perl or Python

[Dave Yeo]

On Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:47:47 -0500 (EST), Brian Grawburg wrote:

>
>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)

While I'm far from expert, I understand that Python is easier to learn
and in slightly more demand then Perl
Dave