Which Programming Language To Learn First?

[rjackowens]

For a beginner who knows little about code, what language would be easiest and most beneficial to learn? All replies are appreciated.

Thank you

 

[ex_bubblehead]

First you need to learn the concepts. The language comes later. Check out your local community college for introductory classes.

 

[rjackowens]

First you need to learn the concepts. The language comes later. Check out your local community college for introductory classes.

Do you know if a Community College would have free classes?

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Free or very inexpensive.

 

[rjackowens]

Free or very inexpensive.

Cool. Will check into that. Thanks for your help!!

 

[rjackowens]

Best answer selected by rjackowens.

 

[randomizer]

You need to come up with something to work towards. There are only so many ways to write Hello World or a chess board, so you'll get tired of textbook programs quickly. Even if it's something relatively simple, it's good to have your own goal to work towards. It gives you much more reason to keep learning and getting better than simply following instructions. Programming can be very mundane if you don't have a real reason for doing it.

Also, if you have a goal in mind it will be easier to narrow down what language to use, although this isn't really the most important factor. Some languages/frameworks will make you bang your head on the desk more at the start but will help you learn more about memory management etc, while others will handle the boring stuff for you and let you focus on your application logic.

FWIW, this question has been asked around the web ad nauseum, so you'll have no trouble finding more information from a quick search to help you decide where to begin. On the other hand, you may just get overwhelmed with conflicting opinions