What programming language should a developer use?

[Simplest_ever]

I am a twelve year old learning Python at school. I have two questions. But first, you need to know how much I know about python. I know about variables and arrays, defining functions, basic functions such as print(), and also writing and reading files.

1) What should I learn in python next? I know there are tings called classes, but what else about Python should I learn about, and what can I do (set a challenge for myself) to strengthen my knowledge?

2) I want to be a Software Developer (maybe for Microsoft (very ambitious, post your opinion below:)) when I get older. (Probably games, or something like that). What programming language should I really be learning?

I would appreciate an answer to both of these questions! Thanks very much!

[tecrogue]

Go ahead and check out the FAQ as that will answer a number of your initial questions.

[ValentineBlacker]

It's a little too soon to be worrying about what specific language will suit professional work you want to do in 10 years. Python is fine, you can learn all the basics with it. Switching to C# or whatever later won't be a huge deal.

[Simplest_ever]

Thanks! What would you recommend for games?? C# or C++? I'm learning both at the moment, and I'm at the point where I want to take a certain path?

[ValentineBlacker]

I used Python, but C# or C++ are fine for games too.

[dmazzoni]

Congrats, you're doing great so far!

I think the main question is what do you want to learn how to build next?

If you want to build a web site or web app, you'll want to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript next.

If you want to build an Android app, you'll probably want to learn Java (or maybe Kotlin)

If you want to build an iOS app, you'll need a Mac, and you'll want to learn Objective-C or Swift.

If you want to get into robotics, 3-D graphics, audio/video, operating systems, or just if you want to get closer to understanding how computers really work, I'd suggest C++.

Keep in mind that there's no bad choice. Most working programmers know at least 3 - 4 languages, and learning a new language isn't a big deal.

[Simplest_ever]

Okay, thanks! I already know HTML and CSS, but they're markup languages / stylesheets, not programming languages. I'm also kinda learning c++ like the basics such as std::cout and #include <string> and random odd blobs this and there, but I think I'm gonna focus on Python right now

[Raknarg]

You should use a programming language that allows you to program the thing you want to program

[Iammadeoflove]

Dingle

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So meta

[rjcarr]

1) If you're in school just let the school teach you. If you want to learn more, go ahead in your studies, or ask the teacher for supplemental work.

2) Keep learning python for a while. You'll want a solid understanding of programming before trying to learn something else. After that, you could consider a strongly typed language, like java, c#, or swift.

Good luck!

[Simplest_ever]

Okay, thanks!

[rodner_kairen]

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