Is C++ the best language to start with?

Question

Considering the value of C++ and the job hiring requests based on this language knowledge across the world why would you want to start learning from scratch another language besides C++ since C++ is basically the "mother" that almost all modern languages derived from? Once you master C++ language you can then easily learn other languages like java or python. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Answer 1

Welcome to Sololearn and congratulations on making the choice of becoming a programmer! :-)

Programming is all related. To start coding you need to think like a coder. For that I highly recommend you to focus on a high-level language, such as: Python, HTML, Java or C#.
These are all great choices for whatever you would want to focus on. Object-orientation is a beautiful method to program in and since C++ (lower-level language) and many other high-level langs provides this it might also help to look into other languages first who covers this part as well, only on a more straightforward way.

1. Python does not deal with any user-interface which makes it a very fast language but it is also a truly dynamic language.
It is actually, hands-down, my favorite language! Because of its wide variety and mixed simplicity - just to mention a few: backend web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and scientific computing, productivity tools, games, and desktop apps. So there are plenty of choices for you to cover here
BRANCH: Ruby, PyPy, backend

2. HTML is considered to be the easiest and mainly focus on websites in general
BRANCH: great to pick up CSS, JavaScript and PHP.

3. Java is a massive language and might demand a high-end computer to work properly but is fully portable and can be used on any device. Often used in apps, platform games and low-performance programs.
BRANCH: JavaScript, SQL

4. Lastly C# is one of the most appreciated languages, often used on Microsoft platform such as apps and games. great for gaming and unity coding. If you want to go C++ then C# is your natural choice.
BRANCH: C++, Unity

The golden rule in programming is to not spread out too much or you will mix the code together and face unnecessary frustration and several hours of extra work. Instead 'branch out'... : HTML into, PHP and CSS. C# into C++ and Unity. Java into JavaScript and so on...

To help you even further here's a great link to help you decide:
www.bestprogramminglanguagefor.me/q

Dr.

Answer 2

well... I agree it's difficult to learn C++ besides other easier languages right from the start but I see it like this: that's the whole point :)... if you manage to master C++ before any other language, than the rest of them will be like a piece of cake... at least that's how I see it :)

Answer 3

i think java is the best. it contains most of the basic concepts for a beginner like me and you. also it has many advantages:
1)write once read anywhere.
2)it's object oriented...after you become fimiliar with handling java codes you can download uploaded methods and classes and use them in your project, much more easier than invent wheel from the beginning!!
3)it has lots of users around the world.
4)and much more...

Answer 4

thx al

Answer 5

I would say no bc of how difficult can be for a beginner. you can always try tho

Answer 6

it will be good if you stat with C in the beginning. that will help you a lot in learning other programming languages

Answer 7

yes it is the best programming language as well as u can start with c language so u can have basic concepts and fundamental so that u can take a one step ahead into c++ world...since c++ is successor of c language...after all choice is your...

Answer 8

Yes C++ is best for start.

In C++ you learn OPP concept.

After C++ -> Java

After completing both technology you should learn HTML -> CSS -> JavaScript

Java is most popular technology.

Salesforce, Android etc. based on java.

Answer 9

YES!

Answer 10

C++ was the first language I learned. I took my 3 fundamentals courses in it (first semester was just C; second semester got into classes, exceptions, templates, etc.; third semester got into algorithms like stacks/queues, doubly linked lists, etc.). After the fundamentals 3 class it was about a year before I took programming in a UNIX environment (this was last semester). Right now I'm learning Java through Lynda.com and it has been coming pretty easily for me.

If you can understand a more difficult language that doesn't do as much for you (like garbage collection, C-style pointers), then other languages that do all of that behind the scenes is more easily picked up.

Answer 11

from my point of view Python is the most beginner friendly language and it is powerful also. with Python you get good exposure to modern day programming. and Python is involve in many areas of development from game, desktop app, etc. and even micro codes for microcontrollers.
above all in Python you get better readability of code and better understanding.
so go for Python as your first language.

Answer 12

Ya. Its easy to understand c++ for starting

Answer 13

It depends on what you want to do.
But i suggest to learn Python, HTML and C#.
C++ is also a good and useful language.
But i say this again it depends.

Answer 14

Python is the best option when it comes to starting. But try to choose your language based on your interest.

Answer 15

I guess doing python first will be easier then starting with c

Answer 16

I think c++ is worst to start...

Answer 17

yes learn basic c++ and ask yourself what do you want ?? web, mobile application, Windows application

Answer 18

Yes! C++ is the Best language to start coding.It is a basic language for others like Java :)

Answer 19

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Answer 20

You can learn HTML first because if you make your base strong there will be no problem forward.
Learn easily. There's some things common in languages.
You can learn Ruby also it is easy to learn.