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[Donovan]

Hey, Donovan again:)

I see a lot of people put Python as a good starting language for new programmers like myself. Should I try and learn this language first then slowly work into C and C++? I hear that it is a very flexible program especially user friendly for beginners and once more advanced can still be useful. Could I please have some opinions?

Thanks, Donovan Simon

A computer programming newbie:)

[Brandon W]

I agree with Jordan. But if you have never programmed before I think you should start with Python then move into C and C++. Just my opinion.

[Donovan]

Donovan said:

Hey, Donovan again:)

I see a lot of people put Python as a good starting language for new programmers like myself. Should I try and learn this language first then slowly work into C and C++? I hear that it is a very flexible program especially user friendly for beginners and once more advanced can still be useful. Could I please have some opinions?

Thanks, Donovan Simon

A computer programming newbie:)

After my time coding in python I think it was a good language to start with:) So if you are asking this question. I give it a definite yes! If you want to begin start here:)

http://forum.codecall.net/tutorials/11376-detailed-guide-programming-you.html

[Brandon W]

Will take a look at the link Donovan :D Thanks mate.

[manux]

I have started in Python and then learnt C and I think it's the right thing to do, like learn to talk, when you're baby, and then learn why you talk like this, grammar.(not to say Python is baby talk and C is big grammar, but Python made me learn how to program whereas C made me learn how the computer worked, maybe I'm wrong... but it's what I feel now)

[LogicKills]

I found that when colleges learned python and switched to C or C++..
They couldn't fathom where some of the functionality came from.

In my general opinion, Python hides to much and makes it seem like "oooo magic".

[Donovan]

LogicKills said:

I found that when colleges learned python and switched to C or C++..
They couldn't fathom where some of the functionality came from.

In my general opinion, Python hides to much and makes it seem like "oooo magic".

Hmm, I personally enjoy coding in python it is a fun language and I realize it is all text based. But it all depends on the person. Everyone makes posts like this and I now realize that nobody can answer that but themselves. I personally like the Python format. I hope that when I move into C or C++ I do not get confused. But it is mostly about commitment you have to commit your time and effort if you want to be a coder.

[LogicKills]

Donovan said:

Hmm, I personally enjoy coding in python it is a fun language and I realize it is all text based. But it all depends on the person. Everyone makes posts like this and I now realize that nobody can answer that but themselves. I personally like the Python format. I hope that when I move into C or C++ I do not get confused. But it is mostly about commitment you have to commit your time and effort if you want to be a coder.

Text based?

[Donovan]

Meaning with IDLE (GUI) this program is not meant for coding software or anything. It is all text based programming. You do not get a message box or your own custom console. It is run in the shell then spit out into text:)

[LogicKills]

Donovan said:

Meaning with IDLE (GUI) this program is not meant for coding software or anything. It is all text based programming. You do not get a message box or your own custom console. It is run in the shell then spit out into text:)

Python can write software, where are you getting your information from?

And the IDE that comes with python sucks.

You don't get a message box unless you supplement GUI commands in your program.

I think you need to learn a lot more about the language..

It is used for a plethora of things.

[Xav]

You could try learning C#.NET, it's great!