What's the best computer programming language to learn?

Question

I'm an aspiring high school student who wants to learn computer programming in my spare time. I plan on doing simple programs for now, but later I might set up my own design company. What's the best computer programming language for me to learn?

Answer 1

C++ and other C langauges are very useful for a computer programmer looking to get into the field, and can be used for making different kinds of DOS and Windows based programs. If you're planning on being more involved on the internet side of programming, then you'll also need to learn Java script (Although most people and myself would agree that Java is much easier to learn if you already have knowledge of basic syntax, so learn C++ first anyway).

Answer 2

This really depends on what you're hoping to accomplish. A lot of people will suggest an "easy" language to start with. They'll talk about Object Oriented languages, and "modern programming methods", etc etc. My suggestion would be to break from the herd, get a copy of NASM, and learn assembly language as your first programming language. It's hairy. It's complicated. It's unfriendly. It takes at least 50 lines of code to accomplish ANYTHING. Why? Assembly = pure power. Good luck regardless of what language you choose and remember, the only way to become a good programmer is to write code.

Answer 3

The C family is the most widely used programming language. The syntax of C/C++/Java is very similar, so picking up one will let you grasp the syntax of others easily.

In my opinion, C++ provides the best opportunity for beginners to span the spectrum from procedural to Object Oriented way of programming. It is also a good language to overcome programming complexity as well as get cutting edge performance. There is also good support in terms of books/compilers/FAQs etc.

Answer 4

i first learned turing which was free and easy to learn, so are most forms of basic (like qbasic or quik basic). they can teach you alot about how eveything works, and are easier to use the C++.

they look more like english and so i recoment qbasic. though it's not powerful, you won't be doing great graphics or anything but it will teach you logic and problem solveing.

also visual basic is very good to learn on too. it's accually made for windows heh, so it's simple to learn.

trust me if you want to learn it you can and will it's much simpler then most people think, it's only as complicated as you make it.

so visual basic is probably your best bet.
then c++ which is easy to learn after you get basic.

Answer 5

i say C/C++... first you should learn C, after which, it will be very very easy for you to transfer into another language, like into OOP. C++, then Java and C#.


i really can say it is easy to learn C. and transering to another language with C as ur pivot point is a good one. java is also quite same as C, so as some features of VB... thus understanding will make it easire for you to undrestand other language..

Answer 6

its definately c#.net if you are asking from carrer point of view
but if u ar easking from learning point pf view go for stat from c++

Answer 7

Java ... It is simple and it is Object Orientated.

Answer 8

PHP.

You can do alot with PHP and its easy to read/write.

Answer 9

oracle is d best..u must go for it.....but it requires more time n attention....its a tough one....

Answer 10

u r ruining ur life.. plz.. dont..