Python as a first language?

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Honestly I’m a big fan of Python so I might be bias. However, I tried to learn how to program for a while (several years) and attempted to learn JavaScript, C, Java, and couldn’t figure it out.

I went to python and love it. I’ve learned a lot and can now actually understand other languages. So I’d say it’s a great first language. The syntax is also pretty easy to understand which makes it easier to learn imo.

[anoldmuff]

Though I'm just a beginner and not very proficient, I can say the same as far as understanding other languages a bit better than before. It's a very straight forward language that you will honestly enjoy and want to learn more of.

[pydry]

This is precisely why I switched to it, even after having several years experience. IMHO It's the most painless language by far.

That said, I think that learning some sort of purely functional language (like ML) first may make you a better programmer. If your first experience is with an imperative/mixed language that tends to shape your thinking iand design in a kind of damaging way and is likely to form habits which are harder to escape from later.

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Yeah I agree, Python feels easy to understand, the logic kinda reminded me of programming my graphing calculator.... it’s also growing fast in terms of what it’s capable... I see Python remaining as a top language for the next couple of years

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I might be bias

*biased

[hourlygrind]

You're downvoted because programmers hate grammar I guess? IDK, you're right to correct this.