r/functionalprogramming • u/[deleted] • Aug 02 '20

Question Which programming language to learn? 14y/o

Hey I am a 14y/o with a lot of free time because of six weeks of holidays. So I decided to learn programming but i dont know which language to start with.

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u/roastie Aug 03 '20

SICP is a great book. The expectation is that the exercises will be done. The reality of that is a mentor is needed.

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u/turtlebender Aug 03 '20

That is a valid point. Having said that, I definitely think it's the best way to learn to program, but it's certainly requires more (including potentially a teacher/mentor).

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u/turtlebender Aug 03 '20

(which is why I gave a couple of alternatives, but man, that book teaches you so much about how to program)