The Best First Programming Language

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Poll: The Best First Programming Language (46 member(s) have cast votes)

Which language is the best for absolute beginners?

  1. Java, C#, or similar (21 votes [45.65%])

    Percentage of vote: 45.65%

  2. Python, Ruby, or similar (2 votes [4.35%])

    Percentage of vote: 4.35%

  3. C++, Objective-C, or similar (6 votes [13.04%])

    Percentage of vote: 13.04%

  4. C or similar (8 votes [17.39%])

    Percentage of vote: 17.39%

  5. Haskell, Lisp, or similar (2 votes [4.35%])

    Percentage of vote: 4.35%

  6. PHP or similar (1 votes [2.17%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.17%

  7. Javascript, ActionScript/Flash, or similar (1 votes [2.17%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.17%

  8. Other (explain in post) (5 votes [10.87%])

    Percentage of vote: 10.87%

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#31 bflosabre91  Icon User is offline

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Re: The Best First Programming Language

Posted 01 May 2009 - 12:41 PM

View Postfirebolt, on 1 May, 2009 - 05:05 AM, said:

Its really what you feel comfortable with as there is no "best" first programming language.


but that is the question... how do u feel comfortable with a language that you dont know yet....
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Re: The Best First Programming Language

Posted 01 May 2009 - 01:40 PM

i was started c,
some years after i learn about object oriented languages such as c++, java ...
i felt very difficult.

when you learn programming first,
i think start with object oriented language ..
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Re: The Best First Programming Language

Posted 01 May 2009 - 07:45 PM

View Postbflosabre91, on 2 May, 2009 - 05:41 AM, said:

View Postfirebolt, on 1 May, 2009 - 05:05 AM, said:

Its really what you feel comfortable with as there is no "best" first programming language.


but that is the question... how do u feel comfortable with a language that you dont know yet....


Well, you look at the opportunities that the language will give you and see which language uses a syntax that you would remember and can read.

Or you could just read this thread and make up your mind. :^: :D
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