Which programming language you should start learning if you are 16 year age?
I’m actually 16 so i am qualified to answer this question.My answer, JavaScript.In my guess,Start with web programming because you don’t need to install anything. The best tutorials you can find on the internet for free are on Codecademy and W3Schools.Don’t jump into learning javascript. jQuery is by far easier to learn. Learn the basics of javascript and then start learning jQuery. After getting good at jQuery, start learning javascript.Here are the reasons i chose JavaScript. Here is what you can do with JavaScript;use it in the server side(Node.js)games and 3d models(Three.js)great vector graphics(Two.js)fast and secure databases(MongoDB)Develop robots(cylon.js)Here why javascript is better than other languagesYou just need simple text editor like nodepad to get startedYour web app or site will be accessible in every device.JavaScript might be hated but it is the future of the devices that are connected to the internet. Do you realize browsers are replacing operating systems. I wish you the best. Now get your damn computer and start programming in the open web.
Which programming language should I learn as a beginner and teenager?
I would approach this one of two ways:Learn one of the more difficult languages first, then reap the benefits later.Learn one of the easier languages now and learn new ones as you go.Personally, I would lean toward the first because that’s actually what happened to me. My college taught C/C++ (more C++, than C if I’m honest). The syntax of C isn’t hard to pick up at all. That said, there are many ways things can go wrong in C. Hanging pointers. Missing semi colon. Non-null terminating strings. All good fun. But, as you get comfortable with these things, you will find you can get more done without running in to those problems near as often.Option 2, however, is a more common track for many. It seems nowadays, a lot of people are cutting their teeth on scripting languages like PHP, Python and Javascript. All perfectly fine choices. The only problem is, because there is no compiler, these languages allow a much faster turn around, which is great - unless you are doing things horribly.Javascript and PHP in particular have taken a lot of heat over the years because of the efforts of programmers who really aren’t developers. They’re really hackers, in the real sense of the word. They just hack together solutions and never take the time to improve and architect their solutions. Don’t be one of those guys. For the love of all things sacred, don’t be that guy!All of that to say this - it doesn’t really matter what language you choose. What matters more is that you actually learn how to develop code. Hackers make everyone’s lives harder. So please, just don’t.
As a 12 year old, what language in programming do I learn to make a lot of money?
Your question is based on the erroneous premise that you will only ever learn one programming language throughout your career. Every programmer I know is polyglot. Some know dozens of languages!I always tell beginners to start with a good teaching language, not an industrial language like Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, etc. Industrial languages carry a lot of baggage that can hinder a beginner.The ideal teaching language, IMO, is Smalltalk. See Richard Kenneth Eng's answer to Which programming language should I start learning with?After you’ve learned how to program with Smalltalk, then you may pick up other languages like Java and Python for which there are many job opportunities. Smalltalk provides the best programming foundation for anyone’s career in IT.Learn to walk before you run.
How long does it take to learn programming?
Now don't give me that 10 years crap because i see people as old as 16 freaking breezing through websites and getting the latest playboy issue for free. I need to knwo at what point can i write a program because if it takes 10 years to write a program i may aswell stop now. currently i am learning python via MIT's freecourseware on Youtube its a beginners class, will i be able to write my own program after going through that course?? also if someone experienced could give me a time spent learning vs the difficulty of program estimate . like if i spent 3 months learning what kind of program can i write??? and if you are interested i am 18 and my IQ is 119 i know its not that great but i think i am smart enough to be a programmer because i like to solve problems and i hear thats the big thing in programming.
My ten year old daughter is interested in computer programming/coding. What is a good book or resource for her to get started with and what is/are the most suitable language(s) for an absolute beginner?
Books are probably not the ideal starting point for a ten year old. I would start her with some programming games first, such as Swift Playgrounds (which is instantly fun and can take you much of the way to writing real code while still in their little sandbox world. That’s only available in the Apple ecosystem though. I also like The Foos which is a somewhat more pedestrian game that teaches basic coding principles in a very open form for beginners. Even so, I’m 56 and I still find it kind of fun.Another thing that would be good as a next step would be to get her an Arduino starter kit. Arduino is a small and cheap little computer system that can be programmed with a conventional computer and it can turn on lights, run motors, read sensors, and do all kinds of other interesting things. You can also buy add-on components for talking to networks, video screens, and all sorts of other things. Have a look at Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kitsIf you can find a social group for programming enthusiasts at your daughter’s school or perhaps a We are what we do | Meetup group or that would be great as a way to learn and keep motivated.As for languages, there are a lot to choose from. I still like BASIC as a first language because she can be writing programs that do something that she can see in a few minutes. It’s not a language that will be of much use in a professional programming context, but is a nice language to start in. If she’s interested in how the Web works, you might want to start her out learning HTML and then Javascript. If she wants to get all hardcore she could jump into C++, though that’s probably better as a second or third language. It’s a little like getting thrown in the deep end of the pool, but if she’s very aggressive and smart it could be the way to go. The most important thing is to keep doing fun projects and to make friends to share the fun with them. Good luck!
What is the best and fastest way for a 16 year-old to learn C?
If this is your first programming language and you are just learning to code I will suggest you check out Bucky's tutorials - thenewboston Videos and TutorialsSince he teaches in an informal setting, it is fun to learn and he makes some tough concepts sound easier. Hope this helps, if you need more advanced resources let me know.