OO misconceptions // Learning curve geometry/

[rh cassel]

> Granted, Perl had the longest and steepest learning curve since C++ for
> me.  But after grasping the concept of "context" and learning to use
> Perl's m// and s/// operators to my advantage, I find I can just
> accomplish more faster than with most other languages, even (so far)
> with Python.

Off topic but if one looks at the definition, a "steep" learning curve means
quick and easy to learn. It is an accumulated knowledge versus time
function.  The marketing folks have totally corrupted the meaning.

Here is a nice reference.
http://www.computerworld.com/cwi/stories/0,1199,NAV63-1356_STO61762,00.html


Bob