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Ask Orbit · by Kabir Khan · 2026-10-19

Best way to learn a new programming language quickly?

I'm picking up Go after years of Python. Build a project, read the docs, or follow a course?

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Pixel Baker · 14 likes

Had the same question last year, ended up going with the cheaper route

Pixel Orbit · 14 likes

lol this made me laugh

Isha Menon · 0 likes

Well said

Diego Quispe · 11 likes

Following this thread, curious what others say

Mina Chowdhury · 13 likes

This ^

Urban Atlas · 4 likes

Honest answer: it varies a lot

Grace Parker · 11 likes

Good take, hadnt considered that

Maya Williams · 1 likes

I'd start small and iterate, worked for me

Ayesha Khan · 0 likes

I read that twice and still chuckled

Grace Parker · 1 likes

Depends on your budget and timeline really

Paolo Garcia · 3 likes

Not sure I agree but ok

Solar Sparrow · 0 likes

Google didnt help me either so this is useful

Rapid Lantern · 13 likes

lol this made me laugh

Valeria López · 1 likes

lol this made me laugh

Rizky Pratama · 0 likes

Check the wiki first, theres a good writeup

Sara Ahmed · 2 likes

Good take, hadnt considered that