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Antonette
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What are the best languages to learn as a beginner in coding (Other than Python)?
I am a highschool senior about to graduate and is currently enrolled in a technology specialty school.
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Stuart Ort
Manage a team of software developers
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To add to what was said before, it's important to decide whether you want to focus on web/GUI development or backend development. If you're interested in web/GUI, learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with tools like Dojo or React, could be useful.
If you're leaning towards backend development, starting with C++, Java, or Python is a good idea (my company uses all three).
The key is to choose a language that helps you understand programming and how to solve problems.
When we interview people for a full-time position, we look for candidates who understand programming techniques. Even if they know a different programming language than what we use, we still consider them, because if you know how to code, you can learn a new language.
Hope that helps!
If you're leaning towards backend development, starting with C++, Java, or Python is a good idea (my company uses all three).
The key is to choose a language that helps you understand programming and how to solve problems.
When we interview people for a full-time position, we look for candidates who understand programming techniques. Even if they know a different programming language than what we use, we still consider them, because if you know how to code, you can learn a new language.
Hope that helps!
Ann Marie Bette
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Hi Antonette,
Choosing a programming language is an exciting journey, and there's no single 'best' language to learn. It really depends on the kind of projects you want to work on. If you're interested in web development, you'll find HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to be your main tools. They help you create structure, style, and interactive features on websites. For more complex web tasks, languages like PHP, Python, Java, and Ruby are great for backend development.
If game development excites you, languages like C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, and Lua are popular and widely used. Each one opens up a world of possibilities in creating amazing games.
For beginners, Python is a fantastic choice. Its simple and clear syntax makes learning programming concepts easier. JavaScript is also a wonderful option, especially for web development, with its straightforward syntax.
Remember, learning a programming language is like opening a door to endless creativity and problem-solving. Dive in and explore what excites you most. Best of luck on your coding adventure!
Choosing a programming language is an exciting journey, and there's no single 'best' language to learn. It really depends on the kind of projects you want to work on. If you're interested in web development, you'll find HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to be your main tools. They help you create structure, style, and interactive features on websites. For more complex web tasks, languages like PHP, Python, Java, and Ruby are great for backend development.
If game development excites you, languages like C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, and Lua are popular and widely used. Each one opens up a world of possibilities in creating amazing games.
For beginners, Python is a fantastic choice. Its simple and clear syntax makes learning programming concepts easier. JavaScript is also a wonderful option, especially for web development, with its straightforward syntax.
Remember, learning a programming language is like opening a door to endless creativity and problem-solving. Dive in and explore what excites you most. Best of luck on your coding adventure!
Mel Linares
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The specific coding/programming language defined as "best" is going to depend on the context provided through a company or project. There is no "best" language, just popular and widely used languages (that can change as you learn), or languages that do very specific things better. However absolutely make sure you have a solid understanding of HTML/HTML5 as it is the backbone of any language you may wish to learn.
After you have a solid understanding of HTML, look into JavaScript or stick with Python depending on whether you are wanting to lean more frontend or backend.
After you have a solid understanding of HTML, look into JavaScript or stick with Python depending on whether you are wanting to lean more frontend or backend.