I wanna learn programming to make Android apps and Video Games. What languages should I start on?

Question

I'm new to programming and heard C++ and Java were the way to go, I'd like more input on this and thank you for your time! :]

Answer 1

Apps - Java
Games - C#

These 2 languages are very similar and learning 1 will make the other a snap

Answer 2

I would learn C# because it is used in the game engine Unity and like @Lord Hill said, it makes learning Java easy.

Answer 3

Take a look at this tool, it uses Lua http://copitosystem.com/intro-pico8/

Answer 4

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1069422/?ref=app
Video game

Answer 5

Ok I'll start with C# then, already spent 4 hours on c++ today fully understanding variables and what not, haha oh well hopefully that knowledge comes in handy thanks to both of you

Answer 6

hmm interesting, so learning c++ shouldn't be my priority then? would it be better if I started off with Java or C#?

Answer 7

I don't know C++... I can't say not to learn it, but if your goal is android apps and games, it isn't necessary and in my opinion, more difficult than other languages.

Prioritize your language preference with your goal preference. you say you want to develop android apps and games. which would you like to do more of? if you lean more toward games, C# and Unity3d.. If you want to spend more time on general apps, Java.

Answer 8

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Hope this helps,
Davor