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Pharo is a modern Smalltalk dialect designed with the professional in mind.

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Object-Oriented

In Pharo everything is an object. Compiler - object, network - object, method - also an object. And objects communicate with messages. No operators, no control-flow statements. Just objects and messages. Few things to learn, but you can learn OOP well.

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Simple language, live environment, (almost) everything available for exploration and modification

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Easily learnt

There is good, free documentation including several books written by experts with extensive examples. There is an online MOOC. There are many tutorial videos. Supportive conferences and community. Even a professional support option if desired.

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The power of Smalltalk

Smalltalk isn't very used in industry, but is excellent for the personal grow of the programmer.

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Small community

But they are very friendly and supportive. Best help comes through the mailing lists so not always easily googlable. There is also a Slack community where help is nearly instantaneous.

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