What coding language should I start with?

[jjj]

I am totally new to coding... What is a language that I could begin with?

[freetibet]

html... BUAHAHAHAH!

[twenglish1]

i started with Basic but whatever you want really i am also currently teaching myself C and C++ HTML is good too though

[Exploding_viper]

html and basic

[deathlord888]

visual basic

[darkzero]

Hm. A language that will be useful you mean? Maybe HTML. You'll use it more than you'd imagine. Another good one is C++

With C++ or even plain C, you get a good head start.

[deathlord888]

dude dont necro
and C++ is not a good beginner language
good language but very discouraging if you dont know code

[Garret722]

im currently learning html. its not as hard as i thought it would be.
but which one should i go for next? like ones that i might actually use.

[deathlord888]

visual basic

[ishkur88]

Lord no. Play around with something like Python where you'll actually be learning fun stuff.

[CHEETZzz]

where can i get Python and can i run it on XP?
i could prob google this but i'd rather hear it from Ishy

[ishkur88]

You can get it from

http://python.org/

And yes, it runs on XP.

[Durandal4]

where can i get Python and can i run it on XP?
i could prob google this but i'd rather hear it from Ishy

You can get Python Here:

http://www.activestate.com/store/download.aspx?prdGUID=b08b04e0-6872-4d9d-a722-7a0c2dea2758

And here's a tutorial on some basic functions:

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Non-Programmer%27s_Tutorial_for_Python/Contents

I haven't used Python myself, so I don't know how accurate the tutorial is.

[deathlord888]

whaT??? i hate python, i think visual basic is the way to go, you can make visually appealing things with out even knowing how to code

[ishkur88]

That is the exact reason I despise it. There is no skill involved. Visually oriented languages piss me off to no end.

[DoG MikkyW]

Boom!!! Biatch.

[deathlord888]

That is the exact reason I despise it. There is no skill involved. Visually oriented languages piss me off to no end.

i like them because i can rapidly develop something for other people. i myself do not care if the code is bulletproofed or looks nice, i just find that more people are more into visual apps

[Garret722]

what all is python used for?

[ishkur88]

i like them because i can rapidly develop something for other people. i myself do not care if the code is bulletproofed or looks nice, i just find that more people are more into visual apps

Merely because you know the language. Given sufficient time to learn the nuances of any language you will see productivity.

@Garret722, anything you want to use it for, or nearly so. Google uses it in hundreds of places all over its operations. Youtube is written mainly in Python. There are hundreds of desktop programs written in it. And it is a very good tool for learning about algorithmic processes (computer science stuff). Plus a few things I probably don't know about.

[deathlord888]

NASA uses python, i do know C++ (first language i learned) ,C (programming the schools robot) and visual C# (learned for grade 12 programming because i already knew vb)

[ishkur88]

You dont know C++ ;)

There aren't but maybe three or four people in the world that "know" C++.

And Hmmm. Have some fun with Common Lisp. So far you've been fairly exposed to ALGOL derived languages. Learn some Lisp!

[deathlord888]

hahaha for the most part i know C++, enough to get by anyway. and i have never tried lisp i will give it ago later

[gray_hat]

I started out using Java. It seemed to work out pretty well for me. Although I don't use it really anymore, I stick to C now and look into some fun playing with ASM. But I think Java has a lot to offer to an upcoming programmer.

Cheers.

[Razor5189]

I am totally new to coding... What is a language that I could begin with?

q-basic then Visual basic then C# then C++

[ishkur88]

q-basic then Visual basic then C# then C++

Interesting... care to explain the reasoning behind learning C# and then C++ ?

[Razor5189]

Interesting... care to explain the reasoning behind learning C# and then C++ ?

well in terms of difficulty C++ is the hardest and C# is in between Visual Basic and C++. I just think it would be better to take the easier languages first and take your time so you learn it properly instead of rushing in and missing out a lot.

[ishkur88]

Please elaborate on how C# is "easier" than C++. If anything, it's simply "different". You're not working with pointers and references anymore, and you're using a much more powerful code framework (.NET). Its completely object oriented.

C++ is merely a pseudo-OOP hack built on top of C that seems fairly popular.

Visual Basic, when placed in comparison between either of those, ranks so far down it's almost invisible unless you stretch the chart.. it's so fucking childisly easy.

No self respecting programmer of any sort would recommend someone learn QBASIC or VB anymore. I mean really, man, what the fuck have you been smoking?

[Cuddles]

that's not how learning a programming language works. you start with a basic language, all you're gonna be able to code when you get to more advanced things will be based on that knowledge of a basic language. i would firmly advise learning one more complex language very thoroughly, including what's believed to be good coding practice, instead of working your way up the ladder.

[twenglish1]

i started with visual basic(when i was like 10 years old, i am not joking), now i use C and C++, and occasionally visual basic

[torchwing7]

Assembly is ok i guess.. it has its own "assembler" you can down load.. its not very big so it D loads pretty fast (faster than others) and it comes with some example programs and a TUT, just google FASM

[freetibet]

No self respecting programmer of any sort would recommend someone learn QBASIC or VB anymore. I mean really, man, what the fuck have you been smoking?

So basically all i know is HTML, and i barely even know that.

do you think i should learn CSS and XHTML, and then go right into C++?

or just start trying to learn C++ now?

[Twisted420]

That is the exact reason I despise it. There is no skill involved. Visually oriented languages piss me off to no end.

So do you hate Visual C++??? Or only languages that are for morons with no skill( like me! ).

[ishkur88]

So do you hate Visual C++???

Yes. And actually, with the exception of maybe Python and Java, I despise almost every ALGOL based language. In every one of them, it seems, you get to the same point where you realize... "So.. this is all I can do. Nice."

I like a language I can build and use according to my needs and education.

[scr34mhaxxor]

Lord no. Play around with something like Python where you'll actually be learning fun stuff.

Python is a compiler for C/C++ not a language...hmm i started with Qbasic and VB for Apps through microsoft word. But you can download the whole Visual Studios Express Edition from microsoft.com for free and try a bunch of the different languages if your wanting to learn C you could start with C# and work your way up. Its a little easier then C++. kinda dumbs it down a little. but VisualBasic is pretty easy to learn if you want to start with that.
P.S. if you decide to go with C# you could always download the XNA game studios from creators.xna.com and download premade engines to games and learn while your making a game. its pretty neat

[slowz]

Python is a compiler for C/C++ not a language...hmm i started with Qbasic and VB for Apps through microsoft word. But you can download the whole Visual Studios Express Edition from microsoft.com for free and try a bunch of the different languages if your wanting to learn C you could start with C# and work your way up. Its a little easier then C++. kinda dumbs it down a little. but VisualBasic is pretty easy to learn if you want to start with that.
P.S. if you decide to go with C# you could always download the XNA game studios from creators.xna.com and download premade engines to games and learn while your making a game. its pretty neat

Giving advise on what to start programing with and you dont know what python is ?

[mshayise]

is C++ hard to learn on your own???which sites to user though!!is
www.functionX.com still good?

[palmer87]

i'm a newbie at this shit but i started learning xhtml first (cuz its what browsers are gonna be using in the future). but heres a couple sites to learn wit: this ones good to see where u wanna start learning and teachs u everything u need to know about each language http://www.w3schools.com/ (http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp)

this one is fun to use once you've got the basics down, it shows u neat things u can use in any websites ur making http://www.javascriptmall.com/ (http://www.javascriptmall.com/learn/contents.htm)

[Camper]

Python, html basic your not going to learn shit.