Where does one with minimal programming experience start?

Question

I am new to programming. Beyond basic and general introductory computer science knowledge, I have no experience. What language is best for me?

Answer 1

@Mark, don't listen to Jacob, he's prejudiced ;)
https://code.sololearn.com/cyn44bWJXl1V/?ref=app

Python is an excellent start for beginners who just want to have their project done in no time. Its simple syntax, handful of libraries and versatility let you experiment in all areas.

On the other hand, Python is an interpreted language, so it's kinda slow. I mean really slow, compared to compiled languages. Usually not a problem for majority of one-person projects, though.

Answer 2

Please check our FAQ. Most of your questions as a beginner may have already been answered there. :>

www.sololearn.com/faq

Answer 3

Why is Python a waste?

Answer 4

Aha! Biased indeed. Hehehe. Thank you, everyone.

Answer 5

For web development:
HTML (base language)
CSS (design)
JavaScript (interactive)
JQuery (more JS)
PHP (servers)

For app development:
Ruby (easy start)
Java (OOP)
C# (pointers)
C++ (problem solving)
C (more problem solving)

For data management:
SQL

For a waste of time:
Python