coding languages

[Guest]

hello, I am very new to coding and want to learn coding. I am wondering which coding language I should learn? java, python, javascript, c++... there are so many. I just want to make simple programs, like games, etc... what coding language should i learn. I'm leaning towards java, python, or javascript.

 

[mahyar]

imo c/c++ it is hard yes but if you learn them other languages will be a LOT easier to learn

[eeeee1]

I heavily suggest python as a starter language.

Once you have some reasonable mastery over python, the C family of languages are a excellent choice.

But be aware that you may need to use GCC to compile your code if you use C

Python has IDLE fro free which will be nice for beginners. 

[Looking for a job Linus]

3 minutes ago, fffkylian said:

hello, I am very new to coding and want to learn coding. I am wondering which coding language I should learn? java, python, javascript, c++... there are so many. I just want to make simple programs, like games, etc... what coding language should i learn. I'm leaning towards java, python, or javascript.

 

Well i have interests in loads of languages so ill take a min and give some advice from a new. Personally i like C# or C-Sharp with .Net framework. It may be tempting to start with VB.net, but i highly recommend against it. Its on the out plus learning C# syntax is so helpful moving forward. 

 

Knowing a dab of C# allows for a moving into your goal, make games. I would recomend Unity3D. Its free and awesome.

 

If you are looking for a simpler yet powerful start to coding. Install anaconda and look for some jupyter notebooks on learning python. This is probably the best way to learn.

 

I would also have a goal set when learning coding. For example in 2003 i had two goals when i picked up coding. SolidWorks Api & World of Warcraft Ai bot program. I was successful with both, and the goals forced my research all over the place within .Net coding. 

 

Good lick!

[Slottr]

Yeah I'd say start with something forgiving like Python then move to a C variation. 

 

Youll probably give up with C if you don't have any dependent guidance 

 

Something like Java could also be nice 

[SupaKomputa]

Depends on what app you want to focus on.

Android = Java, or to some extend HTML / Javascript (node js / web app).

Apple Ios = C / Objective-C / Swift

Windows = C and it's derivative.

Unreal Engine (game) = C++

Unity = C#

 

Python is probably the easiest to learn, will get you the basic of programming structure.

C is the hardest but mastering it would make it easier to switch to another environment (especially C family).

For extra, having HTML / CSS / Javascript is a bonus for better front end development.

[samuelhnrq]

Games are not simple programs. Sorry to tell you this, they might, but they aren't. Like @SupaKomputa said, there are a multitude of tools for a multitude of different purposes, but, I would recommend web developer, might pave your way to world of different things (including games see here), and might also very easily land you a job.

See this, for a good starting point.

 

EDIT: Sorry, web means javascript, which at this point, can do anything, really. MDN has a great little course and the de-facto JS documentation as well .