what programming language should i learn ?

Question

I am seriously considering a career in computer software industry. what programming language should i start with and which way should i go.
i have some exposure with visual basic. what will be good for the US market?

Answer 1

C++ is good. You can start learning C++ with these video tutorials:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/index.php



They are perfect for beginners. This one can get you started by showing you how to install a free compiler:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0.php



Here are some simple games with code downloads that you can use to get some ideas:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9.php

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson23.php

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson29.php



These tutorials can get you started with graphics programming in OpenGL:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/opengl/index.php



You can go through the tutorials and if you have questions on them or anything else in C++, please post to me here:

http://xoax.net/forum/



Enjoy!

Answer 2

C++

======Tutorials online:

http://www.programmingtutorials.com

http://www.cplusplus.com

http://www.freeprogrammingresources.com



======Books

Free Electronic Book

Thinking in C++ 2nd Edition by Bruce Eckel

Volume 1 & Volume 2

http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html

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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman with Julie Sussman

HTML

http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html

PDF

http://deptinfo.unice.fr/~roy/sicp.pdf



====== Editor & Free Compiler

GNU GCC Setup

http://ems.calumet.purdue.edu/mcss/kraftrl/cs302-2005/mingw-install.html

Answer 3

You don't use Java in websites, you use javascript, it is not the same. You can run Java apps on websites. I would learn C/C++ or Java for a starter all around language or HTML and CSS for web dev then PHP or ASP or Javascript from there.



Python and Ruby are good too, very easy to learn, but not as widely used as java and C++

Answer 4

VB requires C++ underneath for scripting the links.

Start with C++ and expand as the job market requires.

Answer 5

If you're serious about becoming a programmer, learn programming before you learn any languages. (I don't hire anyone who can't andwer a few questions that only someone who knows programming can answer correctly.) Try http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0130224189/ref=pd_bbs_sr_olp_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212765521&sr=8-1 It's the best book I've ever seen to l earn programming.

Answer 6

C++ is a great all around language. Java, PHP, HTML, all the 'Internet' languages would be helpful as far as a career goes.

Answer 7

I like Python, its worth looking at. Fast, strong (doesn't take pages of code to do simple things) and good for just learning how to code.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_(programming_language)



Java for websites, C++ for video games.