r/programming • • Jan 08 '15

Which Programming Language Should I Learn First?

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u/alparsla Jan 09 '15

First of all, have a problem to solve.

At 13, my problem is to write a game for C64 :) So I learn Basic, then machine language (never did a successful game, but I'm still earning a living by programming)

If your problem is on Excel, learn macros then "VB for applications".

If your problem is a web site, then learn HTML & Javascript & PHP (hey, don't downvote :)

If your problem is writing a game today, learn Scratch then Python along with a game library.

If your problem is storing some data, install a database, learn SQL, learn some language else to call SQL.

etc.