How to Choose Your First Programming Language

Consider Your Goals:

  • Web development → JavaScript
  • Data science → Python
  • Mobile apps → Java/Kotlin or Swift
  • Game development → C# or C++
  • System programming → Rust or C++

Market Demand:

  • JavaScript - Highest demand
  • Python - Growing rapidly
  • Java - Enterprise standard
  • C# - Microsoft ecosystem
  • Go - Cloud/DevOps focus

Learning Curve:

  • Python - Very beginner-friendly
  • JavaScript - Good for beginners
  • Java - Moderate complexity
  • C# - Moderate complexity
  • C++/Rust - More challenging

Programming Resources

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General Learning Resources

Free Resources:

  • freeCodeCamp - Interactive coding lessons
  • Codecademy - Hands-on programming courses
  • MDN Web Docs - Comprehensive web development
  • W3Schools - Quick reference and tutorials
  • YouTube channels and coding tutorials

Practice Platforms:

  • LeetCode - Algorithm and data structure problems
  • HackerRank - Programming challenges
  • Codewars - Coding kata and challenges
  • Project Euler - Mathematical programming problems
  • GitHub - Build and share real projects