Professional or Seasoned Programmers opinions?

Question

Hey guys

I have decided after a lot of thought that i would like to get into programming and have decided to start with Python, i found a handy little site www.iventwithpython.com which teaches the very basics of programming small games to get you used to Pythons language. I am really enjoying it although i tend to get majorly confused at the moment when i try and think about how things work but i'm guessing that would be normal at this early stage?

I was just wondering what some of you experienced programmers out there started with, and what you would recommend? i like that site above because although it is aimed at teenagers, it explains everything clearly so that i am not sitting there reading something which i can follow but that i don't actually understand.

I didn't want to jump staright into learning the C languange as i've heard that is quite hard and if i'm honest trying to understand Python is more than enough for me at the minute lol, but any recommendations from experienced programmers on where i should start or where to go after i have done this would be great. Although this guide teaches how to make simple games, ultimately i would like to be making software or making slightly more advanced games than in this guide eventually, maybe even look into a career in programming, that would be my ultimate dream :).

Thanks


Jay

Answer 1

Anyone who wants to be a programmer has to know C/C++ or Java.



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Answer 2

Actually, anyone who wants to be a programmer should pick a language (any language) and learn as much about algorithms and data structures as they can. Once you have core mastery of the important elements of programming, you can pick up any language with relative ease. You'll actually find yourself learning faster because you'll be asking "how do I implement this?" in that language, rather than focusing on syntax. Stick with python, and make a game! You'll be surprised with how easy the transition to C will be.

Answer 3

learn C, C++ and java for actually learning programming concepts