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What's the dumbest reason you've learned a programming language? (programming.dev)

submitted 3 months ago by andioop@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev

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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 40 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I had totally forgotten until this post reminded me: I originally started to learn Python in order to fix a crossword puzzle program.

[–] best_username_ever@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That’s a good reason. I used my Java skills to crack a shareware (a solitaire game) because I had no money.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago

Now you can use Java to have lots of money