Chapter 286

Learning New Programming Languages

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The Language Bridge

```text "I know [current language]. Help me learn [new language]:

TRANSLATION APPROACH: 1. Syntax Mapping - How to write equivalent code - Key syntax differences - Common gotchas

2. Concept Mapping - Similar features - Different approaches - New concepts to learn

3. Practical Examples - Variables and data types - Control structures - Functions/methods - Common patterns

4. Project-Based Learning - Convert my [current language] project - Step-by-step migration - Best practices in new language

Focus on practical usage, not theory." ```text

The Polyglot Pattern

```text "Show me how to implement [common pattern] across languages:

PATTERN: [e.g., reading files, API calls, data processing]

SHOW IN: 1. Python (readable approach) 2. JavaScript (modern syntax) 3. Java (enterprise style) 4. Go (efficient approach) 5. [My target language]

HIGHLIGHT: - Common principles - Language-specific idioms - Performance considerations - When to use which

Help me think in patterns, not syntax." ```text