I want to learn a programing language but I don't know which one!!

I'm interested in C++, lisp, python and maybe some others that I havent heard of.

I've done a little of Python but it seems that you cant compile python code into execuatable binary files? I'm probably wrong on this though.


Erm anyway!
Put in your opinions of any programing languages to help me make my mind up, I'm not sure how zealous people are about languages but I don't want this to turn into a big argument type thing like the 'which linux distro is best' posts.


Thanks for any info!

I'd stick w/ C++ to begin with. A number of other languages are structured in manners similar to it, so its a pretty good starting point.

i would suggest starting with C. it is the mother of all langauges. u can experiment the language in most OS'es.

sivakumaran

Yeah, I noticed in the python documentation that a great deal of the commands (I'm not sure of the correct word) were 'borrowed' from C.

ARGH I'm getting my GCSE results in 15 minutes!!!!!

Since you mentioned both lisp and c, you might want to look at LUSH (Lisp Universal SHell). It is a lisp / c hybrid. The lisp portion can be untyped interpreted code, typed interpreted code, or typed compiled code.
Compiled code written in hush can be found in ATM machines, and the machines which examine signatures on checks.

You can download it at http://lush.sourceforge.net

I just downloaded it. Looks like it may be a fun language.

The best language to choose from results from your needs.

The choice generally comes down to either C(or C++), which helps to build your base and also gets you up for some system programming. Personally though, I suggest C++ , as it has OOP, templates and finally STL.

The second choice is java, which is platform independant and also helps in good programming design development.

Python is also a good choice, but I don't see it being used for serious programming(IMHO by companies). But you can build robust systems using it.

So, my choice will be either C++ or Java, with a slight leaning towards C++.

Python is used by a lot of companies for serious programming - Google, for example.

Personally I would recommend Python over C/C++ as a first language, because it will allow you to learn how to program without having to waste time learning the intricacies of the language. C/C++ would be really useful to learn later though, and you might also want to give something like Lisp or Haskell a try to broaden your perspective.

You can't, but it runs fast enough for most things.

Alex

Good luck .

As llama_meme suggested I think I'm going to continue to learn Python then learn C++.

LUSH certainly looks interesting and I'll have a play around with it but won't really spend any time learning it.


BTW Thanks Nylex! I did okay.

Nice one. Are you gonna go to college then?

Yep.

I'm taking Physics, Maths, English Lang and Chemistry A Level.

Good luck with those, I did Maths and Physics too .

You can, but there's little point to it. This shouldn't be considered a drawback, however.