Just a heads up for anyone picking their first coding language

I had to choose between starting with Python or JavaScript. I went with Python because the syntax felt simpler, and it let me build a basic calculator in my first afternoon. Has anyone else found one language way easier to start with?

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tessa_clark746mo ago

JavaScript is better for beginners because you see results right in your browser, no setup needed.

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miles_sanchez6mo ago

Started with Python myself because the syntax reads almost like plain English. The immediate feedback in a browser is nice, but getting stuck on JavaScript's quirks early on was frustrating. Python let me focus on basic programming logic without fighting the language. I used the official tutorial and wrote my first script in an afternoon. That solid start made learning JavaScript later much easier.

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lindab496mo ago

Setup is just a download and install these days lol

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