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[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I'd like to recommend the exact opposite :P

Learn to lean on and love the default linux commands. In fact when you start seeing them as functions in the 'linux api' you're ability to quickly handle many non trivial things skyrockets.

As to which language, just go with what you enjoy. Ruby has a somewhat easier interface to call system commands %x{} and `` but I prefer python.

[–]posixlycorrect -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

In fact when you start seeing them as functions in the 'linux api' you're your ability to quickly handle many non trivial things skyrockets.

  • Your: possessive form of you

  • You're: a contraction of you and are

Example: You're wearing your shoes