What language should I start to learn for computer programming?

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anonymous · Answer

I would point out MIT 6.00 course taught in Python. It's both a great introductory course and learning Python is really cool. I use it all the time to write scripts and for automatization. Also, there's a study group on this website for the course. Visit ocw.mit.edu and search for 6.00 Introduction to Computer Science :-)

I say Python because it's a more hands-on learning than compiled languages, but it's quite powerful and fun :-)

rsmith6559 · Answer

IMO, MIT's course is great if you have engineering math in your pocket. I found Stanford's CS106A Programming Methodologies more to my liking. http://see.stanford.edu

anonymous · Answer

I'd choose C++, PHP or Python if you want to program web applications.

anonymous · Answer

C++ for sure in my opinion, but only because many other languages derive from it's syntax.

anonymous · Answer

By that logic, we should start using C. Honestly, there are as many answers to this question as there are choices. Try out and see what you prefer :-)