What language to start with?

[Kay]

I want to learn how to program, but really don't know where to begin. The only experience I have is a bit of HTML. I am accessible to Windows and iOS operating systems. I could get Linux, but I rather not have to.

Thanks in advance to those who respond.

 

[Random]

First language I learned was java, but I'm not sure about the generally agreed upon first language

 

[Kay]

First language I learned was java, but I'm not sure about the generally agreed upon first language

That's what I usually see when people ask on the internet what to start with. So I may give that a go if no one else responds.

 

[Random]

Re: RE: What language to start with?

That's what I usually see when people ask on the internet what to start with. So I may give that a go if no one else responds.

for the beginning, codecademy.com is pretty helpful for intro level java tutorials. some of the more advanced techniques take some proper searching, good luck

 

[Sanctuary]

If you wanna try developing websites, start with HTML/CSS. Then expand to either JavaScript or jQuery, or PHP if you really want to.
I don't know too much about programming, but most people I know either usually code in C# (C-Sharp) or C++ so I'd recommend those.

 

[Radical]

for the beginning, codecademy.com is pretty helpful for intro level java tutorials. some of the more advanced techniques take some proper searching, good luck

Lol, I started to learn the coding language. I recommend that website and javascript too.

Used to:
create apps
website
organize and present data

 

[Painkiller]

Learn VB before you really start with everything if you plan on object oriented programming

 

[Damian]

HTML or Java is definitely a good start.
It'll help you learn the basics and then you'll just evolve off of that.

 

[velox]

Belay all of the bullshit above me LOL. OP I'll keep things nice and simple, if you dive into Java or some shit like that then you'll be out before you know it. If you want to get into software development then I'd recommend VB since it's near plain English and has virtually no syntax. After that progress to C# to become familiar with the habits of the C family and then you can move onto whatever you like; C++, C, Java, whatever. If it's web dev you're eyeing up then HTML, CSS and PHP are your main languages that you'll need to know before creating any decent looking site.

 

[Joe's]

php of course. it's the mostly important language ever!

 

[Glitch]

I started with java, took me a month of so to learn the basics.

 

[climax]

Java is the best to start off with.

 

[tch1]

I'd suggest learning where you're comfortable. You need to learn a language that'll allow you to build projects, as the only way to really learn is through experience. I started in C#, moved to C++, and now know Python, Lua, Java, HTML, JS, and a lot more. Just make sure you practice good programming methods, and don't become a lazy programmer.

 

[MLT]

java is a bad starter lang imo. you want a lightweight and interpreted high level scripting lang

 

[Sapphire]

Start with Java, then move to PHP.

 

[Dopp0]

I'd suggest learning where you're comfortable. You need to learn a language that'll allow you to build projects, as the only way to really learn is through experience. I started in C#, moved to C++, and now know Python, Lua, Java, HTML, JS, and a lot more. Just make sure you practice good programming methods, and don't become a lazy programmer.

You seem like you know what you are talking about, i'm majoring in electronic engineering and i'm going to have to take C++ next semester what would you rate the difficulty of C++ 1-10?

 

[unconquerable]

I don't know if it has been said yet but you should begin at http://www.codecademy.com/ -- I have been coding for several years and this is the best example of HTML/JS tutorials I've seen.

You could get a solid understanding of JS and jQuery in a weekend.

 

[Captain]

Java is a great program language to start off with. if you learn java all other languages are easier to learn

 

[Azazel]

I first learned Batch, then Python, HTML/CSS and so far that's it. I'm learning HTML in school and I'll end up learning java soon.

 

[EvanLB7]

HTML isn't a language. Hence the reason the 'M'. M = Markup. But HTML can help in web development. But a great language to learn is VB.Net. Just look around on MSDN for help. VB.Net can be used for just about anything if you use it correctly.