Good beginner language

Azareal

Azareal

Paragon
Joined
Dec 18, 2010
Messages
1,680
Reaction score
353
FP$
4,498
This isn't what I got started with, my first language was C++ which would probably terrify a beginner, but Python seems to be fairly popular in some schools to teach people how to program and it's quite a versatile language which you can apply to just about anything whether it's bots, machine learning, web applications, simple games, etc.

A lot of good things for exploring the space and trying out new ideas.
 
Python was what I got started on back when I had the patience but as the years went on it seemed I required more CSS/HTML in my job role anyway, nowadays I don't even use it really so haven't had any incentive to learn it since!

Just out of interest though, why would C++ scare a beginner? I'm intrigued. 😛
 
Haze said:
Python was what I got started on back when I had the patience but as the years went on it seemed I required more CSS/HTML in my job role anyway, nowadays I don't even use it really so haven't had any incentive to learn it since!

Just out of interest though, why would C++ scare a beginner? I'm intrigued. 😛
Click to expand...
Manual memory management, you're spoiled by those GCs and reference counters elsewhere lol
 
Azareal said:
Haze said:
Python was what I got started on back when I had the patience but as the years went on it seemed I required more CSS/HTML in my job role anyway, nowadays I don't even use it really so haven't had any incentive to learn it since!

Just out of interest though, why would C++ scare a beginner? I'm intrigued. 😛
Click to expand...
Manual memory management, you're spoiled by those GCs and reference counters elsewhere lol
Click to expand...

I may not know much but the phase 'manual memory management' springs nightmares into my head haha. How did you find it when you were starting out then? 🙂
 
html-is-not-a-programming-language-l-program-in-html-31459651.png
 
start with python. It is language very easy to learn and you will find it very essential now and days to come.
 
If you want to make a website, HTML or Python. HTML sets up a basic website but Python has many librarys to assist you in web development.

C might be a good language but not your first language. Java or C++ should never be your first language.

This also depends on what you want to make with programming.
 
Python is pretty good. It's what I used to create hivegamurs.net. It's extremely beginner friendly and there's a lot of help available online as well which makes it perfect
 
Ash said:
Python is pretty good. It's what I used to create hivegamurs.net. It's extremely beginner friendly and there's a lot of help available online as well which makes it perfect
Click to expand...

Yes that is true. JavaScript is also a good language for beginners.
 
tdbnz said:
HTML , Python are good starting Languages
Click to expand...

If you’re interested in video games, something like Lua would do. ROBLOX, a popular kids game uses Lua to help it’s creators make games.
 
Everyone will prefer different things to others, HTML and CSS are the beginning before python and JavaScript.
 
Empire said:
Everyone will prefer different things to others, HTML and CSS are the beginning before python and JavaScript.
Click to expand...

Some people don't really do web design for programming. Some might learn Java or C as their first. Maybe even something like Perl will be their first.
 
For me I started off with HTML and CSS as my first
 
DanS said:
If you want to make a website, HTML or Python. HTML sets up a basic website but Python has many librarys to assist you in web development.

C might be a good language but not your first language. Java or C++ should never be your first language.

This also depends on what you want to make with programming.
Click to expand...
C++ isn't that hard. You just need the right motivation.
If I could do it when I was twelve with no programming knowledge, then so can you.

The main issue with modern C++ is the bloat. The language just grows and grows and grows to the point that even C++ developers have had enough with the extremely similar yet dissimilar types for various different situations.

This a problem every language has to some extent, where they just don't when to stop adding new features. Perhaps, only Go carefully scrutinises features for many years before even considering adding them.

And the reason for that is that Go was originally supposed to be an anti-C++.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

About Us

Since 2007, Forum Promotion has specialized in providing advertising solutions to webmasters looking to promote their communities. We pride ourselves in being the bridge that connects forum administrators, bloggers, and more.

Sponsors

Affiliates

    Universal Gaming The Coffee House

Stay Connected

Back
Top Bottom