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[mkjt88]

I'm looking to step further into programming but don't know where to start. I know minimal html to build a few web pages before but want to get deeper into building programs on languages like C++. Now my goal is to be a decent programmer on C++ as my research makes it to be the most common language and has complete control. My problem is I don't know if I should just start jumping into C first and moving to C++ as I go or should I start on any other language like maybe getting basic java first then moving to C or what.. My main question is what route should I take to get into programming more. Thanks

[Alexander]

Learning C++ is recommended, as it essentially does the same things as C but provides greater class support, and has a comprehensive standard library of functions and algorithms. Java is of course another option which is arguably easier, as it has predefined packages (for working with big numbers, memory management, interfaces) and could be a better option to start with. What you learn in Java can be certainly used in C++ or another OO paradigm language.

Feel free to try out some simple algorithms in either language and see what looks more comfortable to you, that is much more important usually.

[mkjt88]

Appreciate the suggestion.. I decided I'm gonna study up and get my xhtml CSS and javascript down before moving on to anything else.. Hope to stick around and have the support here.