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Is it better to understand one programming language to it's extent or understand a little of each of the programming languages?
 
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^^^^ Not true. It is true that some languages are very similar, but there are thousands of programming languages and many have a lot more than "a few variations."

That being said, he is correct in saying that it is better to master one than know a little of everything. Things can get confusing if you switch from language to language as you might accidentally mix stuff up.
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It's better to understand one programming language it it's extent because at that point you will learn that all programming languages are the same thing with a few variations.
 
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^^^^ Not true. It is true that some languages are very similar, but there are thousands of programming languages and many have a lot more than "a few variations."

That being said, he is correct in saying that it is better to master one than know a little of everything. Things can get confusing if you switch from language to language as you might accidentally mix stuff up.
 
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When you know one language, you have a basis to form your understanding about other languages.
The main differences between languages is just syntax, which is very easy to learn on a per language basis.
The hard part is using your logical brain to come up with solutions to problems.
 
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