Re: Which programming Language

[Jeff Soules <soules@gmail.com>]

> So start with Python or Basic (search for Gambas IDE).

I hear that Python is an excellent learning language.  However, I
think that Basic might be less useful for this, simply because it's
very different from the major language families and (last I heard)
still relied on some features that teach bad habits.  Also, I do not
believe Basic is used very much in the Unix/Linux world; it might be
more useful if you intend to work with Windows a lot.

If you are comfortable with how the insides of a computer work (mainly
with memory), then actually I would encourage you to learn C early on.
 (If you are not comfortable with how the insides of a computer work,
you should become comfortable; you'll need to know soon enough.)

C has a few features (variable and function declarations, strict type
checking) that are good reinforcement when starting out, and learning
C syntax will set you up well to learn C++, Java, and Perl as you
progress.


On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Javier <javuchi@gmail.com> wrote:
> Abdelkader Belahcene escribió:
>>
>> HI,
>> There are many and many programming languages (mainly : C,C++,java,
>> Shell, Perl, python, php). which learn and use, in which circonstances
>> use that language instead of the other.
>>
>> In many situations we can use anyone, but which is better.
>
> For learning purpuses, Python and Basic. But when you finish learning it,
> the continue with C, Perl, Pascal, even Lisp.
> A programmer must know several languages. I don't know of any professional
> programmer who does know only one.
>
> Which is better? For text processing, Perl, for driver programming, C, for
> applications it depends, it can be Python if you don't need it fast, or C++,
> Pascal, if you need it faster...
>
> So start with Python or Basic (search for Gambas IDE).