Why is C++ usually the first programming language to be taught to new developers at schools?

Question

Does somebody know why you first learn C++ when you are starting to code.

Answer 1

I had a paragraph typed, but what says it better than word of experience itself? May lack highlights to why it's a good choice for beginners, but the perks should be evident.

Remember that there is no verdict stating that beginners should start off with something easy.

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Answer 2

I learnt Python for my first language in school. If what you say is true, probably that group of schools you knows are probably oddballs.