Why developers argue about what’s the best programming language

Any fool developer can argue about the best programming language but its the context that matters

Sheep bleat

“ Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad.” — Cory House

Developers love arguing about what's the best

• The best language
• The best framework
• Naming conventions
• Tools
• Whether to put a line break before or after a bracket

Articles like

• Why C++ is the best programming language?
• Why Java is better than any other programming language
• Is C# the best language ever?
• Why JavaScript Is the Programming Language of the Future

Developers get angry and spend time arguing with other developers who have a different belief to them.

Why do developers waste time on this activity?

The reason is they are committed; they have invested time, energy and their professional reputation in one area and to ensure it’s not wasted they need to feel right in themselves and persuade other…