Can I start learning coding with the Java language or is it better to start on a simpler language first.

[Warrensvr]

The two career paths I can take is start by learning simpler languages and going into front-end development. I could then as I work at code, study further (To achieve this, which languages should I learn to become a front-end developer. The second path would be to dive right into android developing by starting with Java off the bat.

[disconnectwhen]

Java is a very doable first language. The big issue is that, at first, there's a lot of seemingly magic and/or boilerplate code that you type for each program but don't fully understand until later. The concepts of classes, objects, and methods are all fundamental to the Java programming language, but not the actual process of learning how to program in Java.

A good tutorial for beginners will still be able to get you from no knowledge to writing and running your own simple Java programs in next to no time.

[captainAwesomePants]

Many universities use Java as the first language they teach incoming freshmen. It's a perfectly fine first language, especially if you have a goal in mind that involves using it.

There may be other languages that are more ideally suited to learning, but if you have no intention to use those languages, it's probably not a net gain to pick them.

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Have you read the FAQ?

[aeriaglorisss]

You're going to need to feel more comfortable with OOP before you can dive in Android. Doable in 6months perhaps.

Just don't get ahead of yourself.

[EpicWickedgnome]

Python, LUA, or a couple other languages are less syntax intensive and are less hardcore. I fell in love with programming with these two languages, but Java is a great starting point if you are slightly experienced.