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What's the dumbest reason you've learned a programming language? (programming.dev)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago

We found a RCE on a server during pentest. In KOBOL.

Learning how to make a reverse shell in KOBOL was pretty unique experience. Thankfully, we found another path to DA ajd didn't have to continue, but maan, learning KOBOL, especially of your use-case is niche, is borderline esoteric.