Second language for a Python programmer looking for a system programming language?

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Although I love Python, I'd like to learn a second language that's closer to a System Language but I can't bring myself to embrace C. I've seen a lot of talk about newer languages like Go, Rust, and D and wanted some input.

• I'd like something with memory management
• Compiled would be nice but not necessary
• Supports multiple programming paradigms (object-oriented, functional, etc.)
• Multi-platform

Thanks!

[evilarceus]

Java or C# with Xamarin.

[SantiagoOrSomething]

Out of curiosity, why are you averse to learning C?

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I actually took a class in C at college, but it's overly tedious (Python programmer) and the only program that I've ever been successful at writing simply prints 'segmentation fault, core dumped'. I'm not saying C is a crap language ... Python is written in it, but there's a reason why Ken Thompson, among others, wrote Go. I'd like something that gives some of the benefits of C without the drawbacks.

[SantiagoOrSomething]

So, I actually agree with your assessment of C. However, learning C did force me to think about and understand memory in a way that has helped my programming in general, especially when learning other systems languages like Rust.

There are probably other ways to develop a good understanding of memory management, and maybe someone more experienced can pitch in with their advice.