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>Power depends on the level of one's own skills with a particular language (including new enhancements and paradigm shifts which come along). I, personally, would rather "master" one language than be mediocre with two.
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Hi Jeff,

Your first statement above is exactly why I keep pushing (most call it whining) about VFP's target at mid-tier - I too prefer to "master" one language, mainly because of personal limitations.

I have been through at least 5 languages so far, but only one at any given time. And I agree that related technologies also have to be learned and that that takes enough added time as to preclude even mediocrity at a second (current) language.

Cheers,

Jim N