I have seen alot of people quick to recommend python or java as the first programming language a beginner should learn, they are quick to forget that these language won't teach you the indepth of how a computer works.
I know learning assembly is difficult but i think once you can learn it then programming in any other language would be easy. Someone told me that 20 years ago assembly was compulsory for a begginers and they considered C as a high level language.
Nairalanders what do u think?

Learnt assembly language also and it has really helped understanding the basics of computer architecture. Although i didn't go too deep but it has given a broader view and enhanced my skills for the engineering aspects of a computer. Anyone who wants to be a better computer analyst needs to understand the rudimentary of computing and assembly language provides that.

Na wa o, nobody else commented even after two months. Well i started learnin AL wen i stumbled on this. I didn't understand it well yet but i'll keep readin.

toby2: Na wa o, nobody else commented even after two months. Well i started learnin AL wen i stumbled on this. I didn't understand it well yet but i'll keep readin.

are you jst starting programming

yes boss. learning it on my own. the stuff is interestingly stubborn but i plan to push on still though. i am reading assembly lang. i am also doing c++ but the thing don dey coil sha. will like some help if u don't mind sir.

why are you learning computer programming? Is it jst 4 d general knowlege of knowing programming lang. Or do u want 2 become a web developer or game developer or software programmer or mobile app developer. Tell me which 1 u plan 2 specialize in then i will knw ow 2 help..

Software and mobile app developer

toby2: Software and mobile app developer

if i were you, this is wat i will do. I will first learn python because it's easy and simple to understand for a beginner, after that i will move to a lower language like C, since you have learnt python and mastered it it won't be that difficult for you to learn C because you must have understood some important stuff needed in programming. After C learn C++, it shouldn't take you more than 1 -2 weeks if u really understand C. After than you can pick up any ebook or video and learn new languages under 3 weeks, you will want to learn java,objective C or c# ones you have reached this stage...

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thanks sir, that i will do.