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by alabhyajindal 685 days ago
I'm currently learning Haskell and some mathematics (proofs, logic, sets).

I think Haskell's great. I got over my hesitation to learn it by accepting that it's a useless language. I just treat it as an intellectual exercise.

Web programming is very important and useful. Haskell is ill suited for it and it's ecosystem around it is very weak. You make a great point comparing it's experience with other options.

Post admitting Haskell's uselessness, I would put web programming towards the end, on a tier list of things to do with Haskell. If one of the goal is having a fun experience.

EDIT: Added more info