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GPL
- General Purpose Languages are programming languages designed to solve a wide range of problems.
- They are not tied to a single domain or industry.
- One language, many use cases.
Commonly Used GPLs
- Python
- Java
- C++
- Rust and others
Why They Matter
- Build web apps, APIs, data systems, CLIs, and services
- Reuse the same language across different problem spaces
- Learn fundamentals that transfer across tools and stacks
Reality Check
- GPLs give you flexibility, not shortcuts
- Mastery takes time because the surface area is large
- This is where you learn real engineering, not just syntax
Bottom line
- DSLs make you fast in one lane
- GPLs make you employable across lanes
- Serious engineers know both