I go with C#

Start with Python and you can't go wrong.

Then maybe you can move on to C# on the .NET platform.

scala

Start with C it would introduce you to the world of programming
then go for Java, if you understand C you would learn Java easier

Please, what is python used for? After learning it, what can you do with it?

i am studying java and it is a pretty good language, easy to understand if you are mathematics oriented, intuitive and good at solving problems.
computer science is a wise way to invest your time in and i am sure it would be beneficial

Before you decide on which of the languages you should learn in depth. Have you asked yourself if you prefer object oriented programming to web programming or both?

Good Q

Mr--Why:

Before you decide on which of the languages you should learn in depth. Have you asked yourself if you prefer object oriented programming to web programming or both?

BCuZiMBlaCk:

Good Q

Bad question. Who said Web programming cannot be Object Oriented?

I think the question you meant to ask is if desktop programming or web programming is preferred?

go and pray

Please, what is python used for? After learning it, what can you do with it?

u just read my mind,

also if i decide to learn only C, or C++, what exactly can i do with it?

charlsecy4:

Please, what is python used for? After learning it, what can you do with it?

Python can be used for desktop applications or for web based applications (e.g. via Django, more on that later).

Most of Google's awesome codes are done in Python. Of course that includes the Google App Engine and also Youtube.

http://www.python.org/about/quotes/

"Python has been an important part of Google since the beginning, and remains so as the system grows and evolves. Today dozens of Google engineers use Python, and we're looking for more people with skills in this language." said Peter Norvig, director of search quality at Google, Inc.

"Python is fast enough for our site and allows us to produce maintainable features in record times, with a minimum of developers," said Cuong Do, Software Architect, YouTube.com.

Python combines being very powerful with being easy to learn for a beginner. It is a great programming language to start with because it entails many modern programming practices.

Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.

Django is used for web based programming in Python. It's one of the best things about Python.

Finally, Python was also used to cook the moinmoin wiki engine. http://moinmo.in/  Ummmm delicious!

Thelstan:

Bad question. Who said Web programming cannot be Object Oriented?

I think the question you meant to ask is if desktop programming or web programming is preferred? 

Oh my bad, I meant to ask desktop programming.  We still saying the same thing though. Mastering the tools for either is very paramount.

nice nairalanders, always there 2 assist u.

C and C++ are more scientific ones,
you should try Java.


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^^^^

What's the NASA image for?

Scientific what, and how did you come up with that? C is a precedural programming language while C++ and Java are object oriented programming languages. All 3, in addition to other languages, can be used to learn programming. The key thing is to gt a good grasp of the constructs. Regardless of the programming language of choice.

jimctu:

C and C++ are more scientific ones,
you should try Java.


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Start with C++. I don't think you need C.
Once you're good with C++, you can easily move to any other language.

@op, depends where you want to pitch your tent, and why you want to learn the programming language, whether as a hobbist or a Pro!

For a start, have a go at scripting languages like Python, then maybe you can decide where you want to pitch your tenth, web or desktop.

Python makes life so easy that you bother less of syntax and focus more on the solution. It is encompasses procedural and Object Orietend Porgramming (oop) concepts and you have an ever growing support and libraries for python. You can graduate from a novice to an intermediate in python within six months on self tutor!

C++ with object oriented programming (C++ OOP). You have a wider surface area to cover in application of your know-how in this area. Wouldn't take much to adapt to Objective C and Java wouldn't be of much stress if you decide to opt to it.

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