Career Development: What should I learn next after Python? and Why? [closed]

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Published on 2011-02-15T01:36:42Z Indexed on 2011/02/15 7:33 UTC
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Hi all

I'm currently learning Python.

I want to know what should I learn next out of these programming langauages:

  • PHP
  • Actionscript 3
  • Objective-C (iPhone applications)

I work in the Multimedia industry and have decided to learn Python as a first programming language seriously because I would like to learn the basics of programming, to mainly write scripts at work that Automate task (eg. Edit multiple XML files quickly)

At work we have a senior developer who knows Actionscript and PHP very well (although knows PHP better). We also have been developing iPhone applications for 2 weeks, Our senior developer could learn it although we have lots of work currently with PHP and Actionscript 3 type work and haven't had time or reason to pick up iOS development.

Here are the reasons I want to learn each language, But I cannot decide what I'll learn next:

PHP: I want to learn PHP because it will help with Web Development. PHP is very wanted by employers. Senior developer at work writes everything in it web sites, CMS etc. (including XML checks and scripts), I will learn a lot from him (once I learn the basics).

However, I don't want to learn Web because you have to deal with lots of cross-browser problems.

Actionscript 3: At work we are looking to put on another developer to help with online activities and very small games (using Actionscript 3.0 and Flash CS5) for (eg. First Aid Activities etc) I would like to do things that have a element of design as I'm better at Photoshop then developing. I want to be creative, I like to interact with users in a fun way.

Objective-C (iPhone applications): We are a all mac office, we may get more iPhone, iPad application work(jobs) that need to be created. Work has found it nearly impossible to find good iPhone developers. I like apple products (Macs and iPhones), I would like to make my own games, applications in my spare time(if I knew how).

Should I learn Actionscript first because it would be easier to learn then Objective-C?
Should I learn PHP because it is very widely used?
Should I learn Objective-C because it is really wanted by employers now?

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