Jeff Soules escribió:
So start with Python or Basic (search for Gambas IDE).
I hear that Python is an excellent learning language. However, I
think that Basic might be less useful for this, simply because it's
very different from the major language families and (last I heard)
still relied on some features that teach bad habits. Also, I do not
believe Basic is used very much in the Unix/Linux world; it might be
more useful if you intend to work with Windows a lot.
Well, Gambas is a very good Basic environment for learning, and it is
included in Debian (just go to Synaptic and download it).
My point is not that he should not learn C... I think he must learn C if
we want to program seriusly. My point is that Python and Basic should be
very good for getting started. Then, jumping to C would be much easier
If you are comfortable with how the insides of a computer work (mainly
with memory), then actually I would encourage you to learn C early on.
(If you are not comfortable with how the insides of a computer work,
you should become comfortable; you'll need to know soon enough.)
C has a few features (variable and function declarations, strict type
checking) that are good reinforcement when starting out, and learning
C syntax will set you up well to learn C++, Java, and Perl as you
progress.
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