On: When Haskell Is Not faster than C

[looser]

Probably the reason Haskell's introduction has more explanation is because for most, functional programming language is unusual.

Evaluating a language by just reading the introduction is like reading the introduction of a book and saying that you didn't like it. Read it! :)

It seems we are focusing too much in a possible weak point and forgeting about several strong points Haskell has.

[davorak → looser]

It is linked from the main page to answer the question "What is Haskell?" It is not supposed to an example driven page at all. The title of the wiki page could be changed to fix this though. The very next link is http://tryhaskell.org/ to learn Haskell in a example driven way.

[simias → looser]

I agree that I'm nitpicking a bit but I do think it's significant. It says something about the mentality of the community. First impressions matter.

But perhaps you could recommend me and others who'd like to try haskell a better introduction to the language? I'm still curious to try it.

[polymatter → simias]

I highly recommend (http://learnyouahaskell.com/)

[efnx → polymatter]

Yes! That's a great introduction, but you must have a sense of humor. I love that book.