Q&A: What is a good programming language for a self-taught beginner?

Question by nuclearapplepie: What is a good programming language for a self-taught beginner?

I am thinking about seriously learning programming to wreak some havoc later on ):D. Just kidding. Anyway, what are some well-functioning and beginner-friendly programming language to learn? How long does it take usually to master a language? What should be the second language I should learn? Thanks so much!




Best answer:

Answer by TaZ
VB

C/C++ or Java

PHP & Javascript - for web development.

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