WHICH PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE SHOULD I LEARN FIRST?
Introduction
The one big question comes to your mind when you want to start learning programming is Which programming language should I learn first? or Which is the best programming language to learn? and you don't know from where to start.
You might feel it's a difficult decision to make but it's really not what you think. There are many programming langauges out there in programming world and only few of them are popular.
Let's see step by step about the use cases of top 5 popular programming languages and my suggestions for you to get started with programming.
Important points to keep in your mind first!
There is no BEST programming langauge because each language has it's own field of use.
You need not learn all the languages to master programming. The thing is you should be perfect(or atmost be good enough) in one language and it's more than enough to be a programmer.
Know your job market first. Know what and why you want to develop.
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Firm your decision first and if you couldn't make a decision then go through the following!
Python
Python is a versatile, powerful and general-purpose language. You can use it pretty much for everything from backend web development to data science and machine learning.
It's packages and libraries make it easy to work with massive amounts of data. You can analyze data and create visualizations with libraries like Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib and many more.
Python is fast, easy to use, easy to learn and easy to deploy programming language. I recommend it for anyone who don't know what you have decided to develop in real world.
JavaScript
JavaScript can be used in lots of fields from web development to desktop and app development, but it's the only langauge and is mostly used in frontend web development to make websites interactive and add functionality to web elements.
You can be a frontend developer or a backend developer or a fullstack developer, desktop developer and a mobile app developer by knowing one single language with JavaScript.
Many people prefer to learn JavaScript because it's easy to get started and there are enormous job opportunities for a JavaScript developer.
Java
Java is a popular choice in large organizations and most commonly taught language in CS programs.
Java is widely used for building enterprise-scale web and mobile applications. Java is mainly used for android applications and is known to be extremely stable in these apps.
Many people say that it's tough to get started with Java as a beginner but once you have learnt it then it would be easy to learn any other programming language.
Swift
Swift is a relatively new language and easy to learn. It was literally made for developing iOS apps only.
iOS devices are becoming more popular with increasing users and hence there is a need to develop apps for these devices.
Swift is speedy when compared to other programming languages and there is no reason that Swift can't be your first language if your goal is to become an iOS developer.
C++
C++ is bread and butter of programming. Almost all the low-level systems such as operating systems, file systems and windows games are written in C/C++ (C is another programming language which is a subset of C++).
C++ is relatively easy to learn when compared to other languages and the regards will be even better because you will have direct control over hardware and graphical processes.
C++ is widely used by competitive programmers owing to the fact that it is extremely fast and stable.
My Suggestions
All programming languages are based on same concepts and logical thinking. If you master any one of them then you can easily pick another.
Focus on the technology used in your current job or aspiring job. Learn other technologies later in free time.
I would like to suggest to start learning C++ because it's the best choice for competitive programming even if you are non-CS student as it is usually faster than Java and Python.
In most of the CS Programs or Curriculum, Java is taught as a part of course and you can learn it properly when it is taught by the college.
In mean time, either focus on JavaScript or Python based on your aspiring jobs or based on your decision on what you want to develop.
If you just want to develop iOS apps and nothing else then go for learning Swift language.
Programming Fields
Python:
Backend Web Development, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Networking.
JavaScript:
Frontend and Backend Web Development, Mobile Development(both android and iOS devices), Desktop Development, Game Development.
Java:
Android Applications, Desktop Applications, Enterprise Softwares, Backend Web Development.
Swift:
iOS App Developement.
C++:
Operating Systems, Game Development, GUI based Applications, Database Softwares.
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