What is the easiest coding language for starters?

Aalie_oop

I am using replit, bc thats the only thing unblocked on this stupid school computer💀

DragonFireGames

Aalie_oop I would recommend learning python or a mix of html, css and js. If you are familiar with coding in gamelab, I'd recommend using p5.js. It the graphics library that code.org uses and has it's own editor outside replit (rip).

gZany

Aalie_oop HTML for the winnnnnnnnn🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

peptobepto

Aalie_oop 1. github has this thing called codespaces which lets you use visual studio code in your browser, its great for chromebooks. 2, I started with python because its about as close as you can get to speaking english to a computer. The nice thing about programming is that most languages share the same basic features, loops, ways to store data, etc. And most object oriented programming languages have even more in common. So, in reality, it doesnt really matter what you start with as long as its easy to read/learn. I would recommend javascript, python, c (if you're feeling up to it) and then maybe graduate to java, c#, or rust.

Aalie_oop

im using lua for right now

Aalie_oop

https://replit.com/@aaliyahistired/SUPAH-COOL-GAMe#main.lua I just started and idk what im doing yayyyyyy

person

First start with html, it's all memorization no actual logic necessary, same with css, the two are basically the same, then move on to something harder that you actually need logic to solve like python or JavaScript

There's one rule, no C++ right away unless you have a death wish

DragonFireGames

person C++

I prefer holy C

ackvonhuelio

person
@Aaliyah91041
i'd actually say the opposite -

learn processing js (pjs) in an environment like cdo or ka and then learn how to implement that into html
then start relying less on the processing part of pjs and boom you know html, css, and js, enough to make a dynamic webpage

DragonFireGames

ackvonhuelio that is exactly what I did actually

Captain_Jack_Sparrow

Do not learn C, C++ or C# first. They are a little confusing.
people like Python because it is the most like human text.

peptobepto

Captain_Jack_Sparrow i reckon they could do C with a little effort. its syntax isnt too hard.

Binary_Coder

If you want to make games then JavaScript or PJS is a good place to start. From there you can move on to doing more low-level programming with languages like C++, or switch to web development and learn HTML and CSS. There’s also languages for more specific purposes that you might want to look in to, such as Swift (to make apps for iPhone and iPad). In the end it all comes down to what you want to make, and what programs work best for what you’re trying to do.

peptobepto

gZany shnawg thats a markup language. cant do shit with that

Varrience

Imagine starting with visual basic 💀 but yea for me what matters most in a language is syntax which is a weird thing to be picky about but it's the main reason why I'll take a big shit on lua or python any day of the week! in the end tools are tools... and there made for certain criteria so depends on if it'll serve your purpose things like py or lua are good for a wide array of things but they sacrifice efficiency to do it. so sample languages and take a look at some demo code from each and decide if learning it is for you

DragonFireGames

peptobepto So true, many languages have a lot of transferrable skills, the only difference is the syntax, but even then a lot of things are similar. However, pay attention to the difference between an interpreted language (JS) or a compiled language (java). As well as the difference between object-oriented languages (java) and functional programming languages (lisp or python). Since you are working on the web, javascript is quite easy and appealing since it is the easiest to set up.

Captain_Jack_Sparrow

peptobepto I started with C++ first, so that might be my problem.

peptobepto

oh also one more tip. No matter what language you go for, hands on experience will help you so much more than just reading up on it and watching tutorials. After each new thing you learn, try to create the coolest and most advanced thing you can with it. After a little bit, you'll be able to get by with what you know and then you can just google whatever you don't know when you need to know it. Dont worry about writing nooby or inefficient code at first, just as long as it works. practice on sites like codewars and hone in your skills. I stopped studying python 2 years ago and I learn new things about it each time i use it now

DragonFireGames

peptobepto Indeed, sometimes just jumping in is the best way to learn. Google is your friend, do not be afraid to use it. Look up the documentation, analyze people's answers on stackoverflow. You learn a lot.

peptobepto

Captain_Jack_Sparrow cs equivalent of jumping off a diving board knowing damn well you cant swim lmao. hats off to u