Should an absolute beginner learn how to code with Python, C or C++ ?
Lastly, do you need to be good at Algebra or are the basics (subtract, add up, divide and multiply) enough ?
>>54413653
C if you want go learn everything from the ground up
python if you want to just start now
it depends on what you're doing, mathematics helps
>>54413653
I would recommend C# or Java for starters. Algebra may not be a necessity at first but it will be if you want to do anything worthwhile.
>>54413653
>how to code with Python, C or C++
No. Pick up SICP. It's not just a meme.
>do you need to be good at Algebra
Yes, abstract algebra helps tremendously.
>>54414028
When you need to say "It's not just a meme" then it is just a meme.
>>54413653
Learn assembler you fucking faggot.
>>54414144
Which?
I am learning now, from pretty much zero. I have spent a couple of weeks and I am almost at 70 percent of the Python course in codeacademy. Later, I plan on doing a series of exercises I found on the web (46 simple exercises, you can search it.)
It seems to be working. I am learning.
>>54415015
Nice CS code. How is 4th grade coming along?
>>54415096
dam why u gota be so rude. That dude is new to coding, chill out
C++ was my first love. After that I was able to learn 5 functional languages and 4 procedural languages with ease within 3 years.
>>54415118
>using codecademy
>python
>"""""70%"""""
>>54415096
> a post saying I have literally started less than 15 days ago
> trying to look all edgy
The amount of retards here is just astonishing.
>>54415137
Not OP, but I learned about 90% of the Python language and all that I ever used in 12 days.
>>54415134
Of the course. I am not implying I almost know everything there is to know.
Start with Java. You learn a real language you'll actually end up using (whether you want to or not) without trying to tackle the beast that is C right off the bat. Python is garbage.
Not being a retard is not essential, but recommended.
>>54415118
>coding
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I saw a blog post yesterday where the guy gave his 7 year old BASIC and the kid just took off with it. It takes like 5 minutes to learn and is a good starter thing for fun. Hell it was my first language too.
http://www.freebasic.net
By the way, I found an app called "Learn python" on Google Play, is it any good?
>>54415205
How strong of a recommendation is that?
I'm unsure if I would qualify.
>>54413653
First, ask why you want to learn how to program.
What would be a fun starter project?
Video Game: Unity, or python + pygame
Web Development: python + flask or Django, ruby + ruby on rails
Low level systems programming: C, C++
I want a job: Java, C++, ruby + ruby on rails
