Choosing the Right First Programming Language to Learn: Tips and Considerations

A step-by-step guide to selecting the best programming language for your skills and goals

Learning to code can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but with so many programming languages to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. In this post, we will explore some key considerations and tips to help you make a “good” decision.

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Can One Make an Incorrect Choice When Selecting a Programming Language to Learn?

I’d like to address this question first because I strongly believe that there is no such thing as picking the wrong programming language to learn as your first.

• Although programming languages may have different syntaxes and structures, they all have many similarities, such as the concept of variables, if-else, loops, and arrays. By studying one language, you will learn fundamental coding principles that can help you learn other programming languages later on.
• There is also no such thing as the best programming language. Each programming language has its own limit.
• Importantly, your first programming language may not be the one you use later. It…