Is it worth learning Erlang?

Question

Erlang

Hello!
Recently I started to study erlang, and as an unusual programming language, erlang made a good impression on me. But unfortunately, there is not enough time now, and I am faced with a choice: erlang or java. I would like to know the opinion of experts on this matter.
can I find a job as an erlang programmer, is there a future for erlang et cetera.
thanks for your reply Regards
,
Almik

Answer 1

As far as I know, it is quite possible to do startups in Erlang. Well, Erlang itself is quite suitable for the web. There are a couple of web frameworks (N2O, Chickago Boss are the most famous ones) and even CMF/CMS Zotonic zotonic.com (I don't know how popular it is). Well, the Elixir language is also gaining popularity.
If you choose Erlang vs Java, then it’s probably better to choose a toad, because in addition to the toad itself for the JVM, there is a cart and a small cart of programming languages ​​​​for every taste, as well as all sorts of features + the toad will have a larger community than erlang. True, Erlang has one advantage compared to Java - it can be learned in almost a couple of weeks.
And by the way, there is an Erlang for the Java machine. Erjang is called. True, I read that it is not yet very usable ....

Answer 2

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Erlang, like Haskell. If you know him, then good. If you know him in isolation from the subject area, then it's bad. Erlang usually complements some main language.

Answer 3

Erlang is a rather rare programming language. He will have little development, but where he is, he is firmly rooted. There are few specialists in it, so you can find good prices and places. They look for such specialists infrequently, on average, about 1-2 new vacancies appear per month, but taking into account the number of applicants, this is enough for you.
Java will give you more flexibility in terms of features, but the competition is stronger.

Answer 4

between erlang and java, you need to choose java.
Java, C# and some others have a future, everything else has a very vague future.
Demand for Java programmers
Demand for erlang programmers

Answer 5

You can earn money with Erlang. But you don't have to be a beginner.
For some reason, everyone wants cool peppers in this area.
If you go to freelance work (ala freelancing, individual entrepreneur, LLC, etc.), then you can bind the client to yourself with Erlang (but at the same time you must provide a 110% service).
Erl is ideal for Linux network daemons, that's its scope.