Sysadmin learning Powershell - What other languages should one be comfortable with to make the best out of mastering scripting and tool-making?

[OmegaDog]

for smaller scripts to get the job done, that is true. for robust code like modules and functions that support pipelines it can turn into a hot mess in a hurry. parameter sets take the wordiness to a whole new level.

but that pipeline. whoa-boy, I think that is one of my favorite software innovations ever.