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Old 06-21-2009, 07:30 PM   #16
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@OP, since you just want to learn programming, such as algorithms, etc.. Try Python. It has
1) one of the cleanest syntax around, so you can easily read your code.
2) doesn't need a compiler like C/C++ to compile code. you can test your Python code on its interactive shell before putting into your script. Saves a lot on development time.
3)not as long winded as Java (also needs a Java compiler ) which everything is a class...
4)not as "noisy" as Perl, due to 1) as it don't use symbols like { } % $ unnecessarily.
5)further, it does what Java/Perl/Ruby/C/C++ can.
and much more.
 
Old 06-22-2009, 08:42 AM   #17
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Actually, a really solid introduction to programming is 'Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs' from MIT press. It teaches you some Scheme variant along the way. But the important thing is the method of thinking about software.
 
Old 06-22-2009, 10:40 AM   #18
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A fine debate you're having here---but is it helping the OP?

Have we made clear that there is a big difference between learning programming and learning a language? The choice of first language should support the goal of learning **programming**---I can't imagine starting with an OO language until there is a basis for knowing why it is a good thing.

start with the basics.....
 
Old 06-22-2009, 12:36 PM   #19
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I can't imagine starting with an OO language until there is a basis for knowing why it is a good thing.
I think starting with an OO language is fine, as long as you don't have to use OO right away. (anything but Java)
Which is why I wonder why they teach Java in so many intro CS courses.
 
Old 06-22-2009, 01:07 PM   #20
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AWK , php, perl.

To make scripts run in crontab.
 
  


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