Server-side JavaScript is often billed as a way to save time or money by not needing to learn more than one language. This leads to madness.
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(Psych! Tweetstorm still ongoing:) Reason #3 - adopting any technology in order to avoid the cost of learning things always leads to ruin.
But how long does it take to become excellent at a new lang? Usually takes me 2-6 months to be at an ok / workable level 
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I totally see that perspective, esp. for newcomers. Longterm I hope everyone takes opportunity to work in multiple languages
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ah, yes mos def! Solving problems in different paradigms definitely stimulates growth. Paradigm I'm currently picking up: Assembly
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