As a web developer, is it worth me learning the programming language C? Will I ever need to use it? I am currently using PHP and Ruby on Rails.
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As a web developer, is it worth me learning the programming language C? Will I ever need to use it? I am currently using PHP and Ruby on Rails.
Firstly, you have to define “web developer.” Are you building websites or web-based software? While both of these tasks easily can fall under the category of “web development,” they are somewhat different in terms of the skills set you need to be successful at it.
You’re more likely to run into background processing and file/operating system interaction with software than “just” a website, and thus increasing the probability of using a low-level language like C.
Having said that, will you ever use it? Unlikely. High-level languages have been introduced by the dozens to tackle web development. From a web development point of view, if you’re having to resort to C, it’s most likely because you don’t have the necessary skills in more suitable languages. Remember the massive amount of sites and software solutions of varying sizes that run fine on PHP and Rails.
Is it worth learning? Maybe. If you feel like you need hardcore programming skills to complement your web development skills and you have time to spare; go for it. If not, don’t. You’re probably better off getting really good at Ruby/Rails instead.