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How often do you learn a new programming language?

Survey period: 6 Aug 2018 to 13 Aug 2018

I once read there were 256 programming languages in the world. I'm not sure if that includes BASIC

OptionVotes% 
I learned over 10 new languages last year221.92
I learned over 5 new languages last year403.49
I learn 1 - 2 new languages a year on average13711.94
I learn a new language every 1 - 2 years on average24421.27
I learn a new language maybe every 3 - 5 years36832.08
I learn a new language once every 5 - 10 years18215.87
I learn a new language once every 10 years or more1149.94
I don't know any programming languages403.49



 
General256? Pin
Rob Grainger8-Aug-18 22:55
Rob Grainger8-Aug-18 22:55 
GeneralAfter 20 years, still learning C++ Pin
CPallini8-Aug-18 8:58
mveCPallini8-Aug-18 8:58 
GeneralRe: After 20 years, still learning C++ Pin
Rob Grainger8-Aug-18 22:52
Rob Grainger8-Aug-18 22:52 
GeneralRe: After 20 years, still learning C++ Pin
CPallini9-Aug-18 9:49
mveCPallini9-Aug-18 9:49 
Byzantine? I see yur point.
Anyway I am still fashinated by the language and like so much the new features.
GeneralRe: After 20 years, still learning C++ Pin
John R. Shaw9-Aug-18 9:41
John R. Shaw9-Aug-18 9:41 
GeneralRe: After 20 years, still learning C++ Pin
CPallini9-Aug-18 9:55
mveCPallini9-Aug-18 9:55 
GeneralRe: After 20 years, still learning C++ Pin
Nick Polyak10-Aug-18 6:56
mvaNick Polyak10-Aug-18 6:56 
GeneralDefine learn? Pin
maze37-Aug-18 23:16
professionalmaze37-Aug-18 23:16 
GeneralRe: Define learn? Pin
Slacker0078-Aug-18 0:39
professionalSlacker0078-Aug-18 0:39 
GeneralUnfortunately, they are often the same ones Pin
WoodseyAU7-Aug-18 20:41
WoodseyAU7-Aug-18 20:41 
GeneralI Know 40 Languages Fluently Pin
MacSpudster7-Aug-18 9:02
professionalMacSpudster7-Aug-18 9:02 
GeneralDid most... Pin
Mehdi Gholam7-Aug-18 6:30
Mehdi Gholam7-Aug-18 6:30 
GeneralNot all that many and a good portion of those somewhat vaguely Pin
PeejayAdams6-Aug-18 0:37
PeejayAdams6-Aug-18 0:37 
GeneralYeah Right! PinPopular
Slacker0076-Aug-18 0:14
professionalSlacker0076-Aug-18 0:14 
GeneralRe: Yeah Right! Pin
Mike (Prof. Chuck)6-Aug-18 1:13
professionalMike (Prof. Chuck)6-Aug-18 1:13 
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Slacker0076-Aug-18 1:56
professionalSlacker0076-Aug-18 1:56 
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Mike (Prof. Chuck)6-Aug-18 2:13
professionalMike (Prof. Chuck)6-Aug-18 2:13 
GeneralRe: Yeah Right! Pin
User 99160806-Aug-18 10:55
professionalUser 99160806-Aug-18 10:55 
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Dennis E White6-Aug-18 13:30
professionalDennis E White6-Aug-18 13:30 
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WoodseyAU7-Aug-18 20:45
WoodseyAU7-Aug-18 20:45 
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Dennis E White8-Aug-18 4:29
professionalDennis E White8-Aug-18 4:29 
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Dar Brett6-Aug-18 20:30
Dar Brett6-Aug-18 20:30 
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CHill607-Aug-18 5:19
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John M. Drescher7-Aug-18 7:39
John M. Drescher7-Aug-18 7:39 
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Scott Serl8-Aug-18 9:41
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