I am still working on the language of choice- I am learning Haskell and Scheme.

herdrick · on July 17, 2007

Great. I don't know much about Haskell, but Scheme is a great language for startups. Start your own and apply to YC!

What are you using for learning Scheme? I recommend this one: http://herdrick.blogspot.com/2006/03/what-all-books-ought-to...

After that, take a look at the Scheme Cookbook for specific tasks. http://schemecookbook.org/Cookbook/

gregwebs · on July 17, 2007

I am going through SICP. I planned to look at the Little Schemer afterwards. The cookbook link will be very helpful- thanks.

euccastro · on July 17, 2007

I followed the same route and I kinda regret it. The Little Schemer is best read with a Lisp-virgin mind. If you intend to read it at all, do it before SICP.

Then again, if you don't want to wait for SICP I fully understand you too.

gregwebs · on July 17, 2007

OK, I am buying the Little Schemer today

herdrick · on July 25, 2007

I forgot to say above that the sequel, The Seasoned Schemer, is really great, too. It's got some challenging parts though.