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    First language

    I have given some thought lately to learning programming. I am wondering what the best programming language would be for me to learn first. I think it would make more sense to start with a more complex language since starting with an easier language like Python and/or Javascript might lead to developing poor habits that might make learning other languages more difficult.

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    RE: First language

    Can't go wrong by starting simple HTML and also CSS That's if you want to be doing web coding or web designing. Or maybe software programming. Just say what you really wanted to do.

    I say learn HTML/CSS to get a good understanding then you can go into Javascript after. Javascript can be hard but it's fun and can make good web browser games
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      RE: First language

      Considering your from forum promotion and may be into creating websites I'd say download phpstorm 30 day free trial from jetbrains.com and try and learn php or create an add-on with the software you forum might run on. We use Xenforo 2. I developed my first add-on currently running on the site as we speak. It records the Most Users Ever Online and is right inside the members online widget.

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        RE: First language

        Originally posted by Empire
        Can't go wrong by starting simple HTML and also CSS That's if you want to be doing web coding or web designing. Or maybe software programming. Just say what you really wanted to do.

        I say learn HTML/CSS to get a good understanding then you can go into Javascript after. Javascript can be hard but it's fun and can make good web browser games
        JavaScript is really a pain to learn. Specially for new learners like me. The commands includes lots of punctuations and it's difficult to remember all of those.

        I wonder if you guys ever tried ruby on rails. I had learnt basics there and it's damn simple. Most of the commands deals with words. :giggle:

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          RE: First language

          Html is my first programming language. Loved it..

          Would spend hours coding and experimenting different codes.

          Personal favourite is marquee code in html.

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            RE: First language

            Originally posted by StarShip
            Html is my first programming language. Loved it..

            Would spend hours coding and experimenting different codes.

            Personal favourite is marquee code in html.
            Yes indeed. That was the first little trick I gave a try when getting back into HTML back when I had no experience. You simply wrap the words in [icode]<marquee></marquee>[/icode] tags and then they move around on the screen. Was all I need to get me excited enough to learn further. And I did just that. Now I am very good at html and css as well.

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            • #7
              RE: First language

              After HTML, might be best to follow up with some simple Java.

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              • #8
                RE: First language

                If you want to start learning programming, you'd want to start with C for sure.

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                • #9
                  RE: First language

                  Originally posted by Phoenix
                  If you want to start learning programming, you'd want to start with C for sure.
                  Don't you think C is a bit outdated now. I am learning HTML with CSS in visual studio, and little bit of PHP. After that I will learn something about JavaScript, which is I think the most important part of a website.

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                  • #10
                    RE: First language

                    Originally posted by Razor1911
                    Don't you think C is a bit outdated now. I am learning HTML with CSS in visual studio, and little bit of PHP. After that I will learn something about JavaScript, which is I think the most important part of a website.
                    Doesn't matter if outdated, if there are places still using it.

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                    • #11
                      RE: First language

                      Originally posted by Demon_skeith
                      Doesn't matter if outdated, if there are places still using it.
                      Do you think, if I make a website with modern design, can I make it with PHP only? Does using C give better results?

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                      • #12
                        RE: First language

                        I'm getting into learning programming language recently, i picked an interest to acquire online skill to enable me become more active. I'm taking some tutorials at YouTube and plural-sight for simple HTML and CSS coding.

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                        • #13
                          RE: First language

                          Originally posted by Sincerem
                          I'm getting into learning programming language recently, i picked an interest to acquire online skill to enable me become more active. I'm taking some tutorials at YouTube and plural-sight for simple HTML and CSS coding.
                          For basic layout of your website, HTML and CSS is enough. But for complex websites, you will need to learn PHP too. It is a step by step process, first learn the basics then go for the upgrade of knowledge.

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                          • #14
                            RE: First language

                            Originally posted by Razor1911
                            For basic layout of your website, HTML and CSS is enough. But for complex websites, you will need to learn PHP too. It is a step by step process, first learn the basics then go for the upgrade of knowledge.
                            You're an expert when it comes to coding website from the scratch using the more complex programming language. I've taking my time to visit your own forum, its an amazing job you're doing there.

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                              RE: First language

                              Some say learning hard things first, makes easy things easier.   For instance, there is this drumming book with a lot of exercises that are very tough, and the teacher claims it makes easier stuff - very easy, which it probably does.   Well, who agrees or disagrees with this philosophy?   This would be the philosophy where coaches push athletes to the limit, way beyond what is needed for competition.

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