What Programming language should I start learning first?

kingarthur305: What Programming language should I start learning first?
I’m an Electrical Engineering student that want’s improve my basic familiarity with C++ and Java into average skills or even better. I’m not going into programming but I want to learn more about programming simple programs or make my own budgeting programs or something.

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Answer by Buzz
visual basic is a good start
then you can move onto c++ and java as they are both strongly similiar

Answer by femtorgon2
Well, if you want to become better acquainted with C++ and Java, I’d say start with Java. It’s not too hard to get started with, and Java’s documentation is excellent. Once you’ve learned Java, C++ falls into place pretty nicely, since their syntax is very similar. C++ has some early challenges that make it difficult for starting programmers.

Answer by Iochi T
well, if you want to just make easy, lightweight programs, then python (which is a scripting language, mind you) will fit the need. it shows the theory pretty well, at least in the mathematical sense.

then, if you really want to learn how computers work, learn assembly. that is the most hardcore, by far. it includes details about all of the components that the computer has to deal with.

good luck with that.
hope that helped.

Answer by Stephen M
Read about design principles first.. Like OO.. I would say starting off with C++ would be fine if you are an EE student already – its just the principles you need help with.

Answer by Linda
I would suggest you to start with C++ for standalone developementand PHP for web.
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Answer by Ms
you should have a bit knowledge of C language, thn you can directly start from java.
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Answer by Allison
Php just start.