The game that single-handedly got me into computer gaming. I had played other computer games (e.g. A Bridge Too Far, Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, and of course Wolfenstein 3D), but most of my gaming was done on a Nintendo console at that time. Also, it came for free with a new…

I don't even... Do they run straight to the bathroom to wash their hands or something?

You just described comprehension of "syntax" which is understanding the fundamental rules by which programming languages operate (i.e. define and invoke logic) -text being the "format of the internet", so to speak... o.O

*nods in agreement*

Any method of security has the potential for failure, which means (from an IT security perspective) that it will fail eventually. The intent of security is not total protection but rather mitigation by increasing the effort required for a successful attack.

Because Kinja.

... this video, lasting less than a minute, can explain so much about the current situation.

Suspiciously coincidental that this post was made shortly after Penny-Arcade posted this comic:

Every website in this world is served as HTML and JavaScript (excluding plugins like Flash); that's all web browsers can interpret. The underlying code is (for the most part) indiscernible to the end user. For example, you wouldn't be able to significantly discern between a .NET web app coded in VB, a .NET web app…

Without any plugins (e.g. Flash), "server-side code" (i.e. web applications) are served to the browser as HTML and JavaScript; whatever the programming language may be, it ends up as HTML and JavaScript for the end-user.

You totally missed the OP's point; there is no reason to needlessly "pick up" other languages because learning new languages is easy if you're a competent programmer.

Pretty much. Once you can program, learning a new language is really just a matter of understanding the different syntax.

I rarely see any desktop applications that are built in Java, most of them are C family and .NET.

Each language provides their own benefits (and detriments). For example, the difference between compiled code and interpreted code is significant. Also, it's hard to provide enough reason to convert to or introduce another language in existing ecosystems, systems, and teams.

Java isn't "trending" because of apps; it's one of the oldest and most widely used programming languages.

Because any professional can pick it up fairly quickly. It almost doesn't even count as a programming language...

Interestingly enough, Java tops the list for all of the rankings. To account for the weighting to be skewed by people needing help with the languages rather than actual popularity, IEEE Spectrum separated some sources to differentiate between queries that were asking questions versus resources for current coders. See…

Whoa now; let's not confuse art direction with what Rob Liefeld does.

Due to not being married, I have only a single (but very basic) rule regarding relationship finances: