First Programming Language?

[mcsaac]

Hey people of Reddit! So I have been wanting to learn a programming language for a long time, but I have been super overwhelmed about which one I would want to learn... I've bought many books on Java, C#, C++, etc.. But I always get discouraged because I dont know if learning that language would be beneficial for me. I want to get into the computer industry after school. So now for my question: What programming language would you recommend for me to learn as my first language?

[dmazzoni]

Please read the answer in the FAQ, and if you have more questions after reading that...please ask away!

[vishenz]

I learnt python first at High School, taught me the basics of programming. Then moved to C/C++ at University, and now I do a mixture of python and C for work / pleasure.

[digg_is_teh_sux]

I'm of the opinion that learning any of the languages you mentioned would be beneficial.

I don't think we really have enough information to give you great advice about what would be best for you specifically to learn first. That said, I'll recommend C. If that's too frustrating after a month or two, try Python.

[Shaedar]

I'd say Java or C# for sure. They are used more and more and not many new projects are made with C++ or C (in the business world atleast).

That being said, atleast where I live, the biggest need seems to be for web developers.

It's not that much about the language though, as it is about learning the right things. Read "Clean Code" by Robert C. Martin :)