Perl vs C#

r3l4x

Which language Perl or C# is more needed in Ireland? I mean if I'm looking for programmer job, which language is better?

AARRRGH

C#. It's being heavily marked by Microsoft.

Perl is a great language, but really you want to have good Linux skills if you're going to look for a job in this area.

r3l4x

dublindude wrote:

C#. It's being heavily marked by Microsoft.

Perl is a great language, but really you want to have good Linux skills if you're going to look for a job in this area.

I have quite good linux/windows skills. So don't really know what to choose.

AARRRGH

Well, I work in the recruitment industry, and I see a lot of adverts for C#.

Generally when people want someone with Perl skills it's one of the minor skills they want (i.e. "We are looking for a sysadmin".) C# is normally the major skill wanted in the C# related adverts.

Why not learn both?

r3l4x

Well I think I will choose Perl/Linux course. And after all this I could start with C#. Thanks for your answer. Now I would like to hear what others think.

Evil Phil

I would say there's more work in C# or Java than Perl.

daymobrew

dublindude wrote:

Generally when people want someone with Perl skills it's one of the minor skills they want

Darn - my primary language is perl. I use it for build scripts, general scripting and CGI programming.
Its portability is a big plus. And the massive number of extensions (i.e modules) is handy. And it's free.

dublindude wrote:

Why not learn both?

Good idea. The languages have different strengths and are appropriate in different situations.
The more tools you know more attractive you are to an employer.

AARRRGH

daymobrew wrote:

Darn - my primary language is perl. I use it for build scripts, general scripting and CGI programming.
Its portability is a big plus. And the massive number of extensions (i.e modules) is handy. And it's free.

I love Perl, don't get me wrong

Although I do hate having to fix bugs in other peoples Perl code (especially when they write "beautiful" code. AARRRGHH!!! :eek:)

deadfingers

Ok, then covering the entire IT sector, which would be the best part to be? Programming, Networking, Database, Tech Support.......

When I mean best I mean best paid and always being able to get work in that field?

r3l4x

Well, thaks for your answers. I'm going to start with perl. Thread closed.

bonkey

deadfingers wrote:

When I mean best I mean best paid and always being able to get work in that field?

Thats ability-based, not field-based.....although I hear COBOL pays highly and is in constant demand.

democrates

Good luck with Perl, can't wait to see Perl6.

Also on the 'more work' point consider how supply affects price as well as demand. Go to any jobs site that has salaries and contract rates.

A dimension to consider is the industry sector. Finance, Manufacturing, Telecomms etc can demand different skillsets and offer a lot more for particular systems and/or industry experience. Perl is colossal in biotech and Ireland is becoming a research hotbed.

In your quest for money don't forget to seek work you enjoy, it's easy to quip 'work to live', but as life is a journey, not a destination, it's worth getting job satisfaction out of all those long working days.

rsynnott

r3l4x wrote:

Thread closed.

No, it isn't

dawballz

lol, you came here asking for people's opinions, they told you to go with C# but still you chose perl.
Had your mind made up already?

rogue-entity

If you are learning C#, you can download Visual C# 2005 Express free from MSDN.