Python, in my, as well as most other's opinion, the best language to start in. It is what I started in and is so fun, powerful and quite easy. It is also one of the best gateways to other languages including coding languages, not just scripting.
As far as apps go, python can be used with JavaScript and ruby to create rich web or cloud apps. Jason Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Steve Litt <[email protected]> wrote: > On Sun, 4 Mar 2012 08:46:07 -0800 (PST) > Otto Gvert <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Have a young convert to Linux. He has an idea for an app. He has >> asked me for programming language suggestions. He does not have >> a particular cell phone/pad in mind at this time. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> > > I'd suggest either Python or Lua. They're both powerful, both easy, > both capable of building powerful apps. Python's easier, Lua tends to be > a better Computer Science course. > > SteveT > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Archive http://marc.info/?l=jaxlug-list&r=1&w=2 > RSS Feed http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml > Unsubscribe [email protected] > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive http://marc.info/?l=jaxlug-list&r=1&w=2 RSS Feed http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml Unsubscribe [email protected]
