[Techtalk] Programming language for a beginner?

[Wendy]

Scheme is a bear.  I work in it every day and it's tough for beginners to
get.  That's my experience.  Your mileage may vary.

~Wendy

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From: techtalk-bounces at linuxchix.org [mailto:techtalk-bounces at linuxchix.org]
On Behalf Of Sarah Newman
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 10:35 AM
Cc: techtalk at linuxchix.org
Subject: Re: [Techtalk] Programming language for a beginner?

When you are comfortable with at least one language, I would try 
different languages that encourage different programming paradigms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_paradigm

The ones to look at are object oriented, procedural, and functional.

Someone help me out with languages for each, but I'm thinking python, C, 
and scheme.


AstroGirl wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> I'm interested in learning to program for a living.. :) I was looking for
a 
> suggestion for a language. I've never really programmed before - but
looking 
> around, Python looks interesting (mostly because of pygame, admittedly!).
Is 
> that a good starting language, or is there something that employers would
be 
> looking for instead? If there are any Aussies reading - is there a good
place 
> to learn to program? The TAFE courses in my area seem to cover everything
BUT 
> programming (OH&S, communication, how to use a mouse... :p)..
> 
> I appreciate any advice or help! :)
> Thank you!
> 
> AstroGirl
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