Easiest programming language to start with? - Developers

I recently decided to get into programming because I have always wanted to know how all these programs work. What do you guys think would be the easiest programming language to start with?

Just pick a language that you think is interesting and start learning it. Maybe ellaborate a bit on what you want to accomplish? You can also do some research through Google.

It's hard for me to figure out what I really want to accomplish in the end here, but eventually I would like to move into game or app programming.

I know people will disagree with me but I personally prefer C# or C++ for Game Development.

[QUOTE=eXiv2;28460807]I know people will disagree with me but I personally prefer C# or C++ for Game Development.[/QUOTE] Dont see how anyone can disagree, they are the standard languages for game development.

I've been doing some research and it looks like C++ is what I'm looking for. Any suggestions on which program to use?

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express Edition [editline]6th March 2011[/editline] And if you want to start learning I'd recommend: [url]http://www.learncpp.com/[/url]

I'd say C++ if you have dreams of being a serious developer, Java if you want to dick around and make little applets, and Python if you want to try making little programs to do jobs for you (or basic games).

Go with C.

Bro, don't go into C++ straight away, start from C. Once you learn one language - it will only take you a few hours to get confident with any other.

QBasic.

[QUOTE=Bloodydollar915;28460775]It's hard for me to figure out what I really want to accomplish in the end here, but eventually I would like to move into game or app programming.[/QUOTE] A lot of game companies will not consider you taking you on unless you know C++ and/or Lua You might want to try learning an easier language like Java to start out, just to get a feel for the whole programming thing, but if you want to go straight into C++ and such then that's ok

C++ - Harder - Better at running and compiling (or so ive heard) Java - Easier - Slower - Memory Leaks common (or so ive heard aswell) - Commands or more like words C# - Intermediate. - Id ont know much else C Basic - Easy-Intermediate. - Pretty Good. Correct me on anything you find wrong.

Would also say C++ or Java. Both are useful, ubiquitous, and there are all sorts of tutorials or classes or books on them. C++ isn't the easiest in the world but it is the gold standard for games so you might as well get started learning it.

[QUOTE=Speedfalcon;28465192]Bro, don't go into C++ straight away, start from C. Once you learn one language - it will only take you a few hours to get confident with any other.[/QUOTE] Common mistake, but you need to treat C and C++ as two completely separate languages.

COBOL, it's what corporate programmers use.

C#

Html.

Gml

C#

[QUOTE=Nigey Nige;28461808]I'd say C++ if you have dreams of being a serious developer, Java if you want to dick around and make little applets, and Python if you want to try making little programs to do jobs for you (or basic games).[/QUOTE] Look at Notch, Java is great for targeting non-windows platforms which means more users will play your game (if entertaining), though a C++ who knows his stuff should be able to abstract. [QUOTE=Speedfalcon;28465192]Bro, don't go into C++ straight away, start from C. Once you learn one language - it will only take you a few hours to get confident with any other.[/QUOTE] Jump straight into C++, there are many issues that arouse when you do this (learn C first). See: [url]http://www2.research.att.com/~bs/learn.html[/url] And: [url]http://www2.research.att.com/~bs/papers.html[/url]

[QUOTE=ZenX2;28466241]COBOL, it's what corporate programmers use.[/QUOTE] While we're at it, how about FORTRAN?

Python was my first language. It's got a pretty simple syntax, but still teaches you the fundamentals of programming that carry over to any other language. As someone who's currently learning C++ at univ, I can't say that I would have liked to have learned it as my first language. It's very finicky.

I am currently learning C++ as my first language, I've looked into C# and did some PHP for Web dev. I currently love C++.

Delphi (PASCAL), totally. It's usefull, It's easy to start. Go for it! :D

[QUOTE=HeatPipe;28464082]Go with C.[/QUOTE] What the hell? Once he bites into C he will be able to bite into everything.

C# Way easier syntax than VB... And actually makes more sense...

actually i'd say go with some scripting language first(i recommend python, you can use pygame for games) Other than that Java(portable, DONT do it because of minecraft, java is horrible for games) or C#(better for games) Just don't go for VB, please :)

[QUOTE=HeatPipe;28464082]Go with C.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Speedfalcon;28465192]Bro, don't go into C++ straight away, start from C. Once you learn one language - it will only take you a few hours to get confident with any other.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Charrax;28465867]C++ - Harder - Better at running and compiling (or so ive heard) Java - Easier - Slower - Memory Leaks common (or so ive heard aswell) - Commands or more like words C# - Intermediate. - Id ont know much else C Basic - Easy-Intermediate. - Pretty Good. Correct me on anything you find wrong.[/QUOTE] Ignore these posts, they are terrible.