What code should I "attempt" to learn?

Been thinking about learning how to code for a while now so I was wondering... What's the easiest code to learn??

Code?, you mean programming languages?

easiest, or most useful. Pick one.

Im learning C# and basic HTML and i've found them rather easy and fun... i reckon you should definitely give C# a try, it's for designing games as far as i know but is definitely good to use :)

c# is not for designing games, it is a general purpose language. HTML is not a programming language at all.

What's the most useful programming language now?

C++ still. C# is catching up but still a long way off.

Okay, that's the language we're going to be tackling after java.
Is it true that java originated from c++?

Well ive done a Java based computer game and a DS homebrew game using C++.
Honestly, Java is piss easy.
I learned it within weeks, maybe months.
But its quick and easy to learn. Giving your willing to learn it fully.
Once you have the basics of Java, the rest is easy.
But not many platforms supprort java so it depends what you want to programme aswell.
If you want to do a game, id reccomend C#. its not one im familiar with, however C++ is nearly dead. C# is coming in.If you need any help with programming, gimme a PM :P

java is a very poor language from a performance standpoint. Also, C++ is not dead by a long run.

If you're a beginner, don't start with C++.Java has poor performance. I'd pick C# over Java.
C is quite low level and can be tricky because you can make big mistakes if you don't know what you're doing (memory issues). C# and Java don't have that.
C and C++ are horrible with strings, so if you want to do text stuff, don't pick these.Have you considered PHP? For a beginner it's great.

Loonylion · #3easiest, or most useful. Pick one.

Both xD

Replying to #11

Never heard of PHP.

i'd go with python

C/C++. If you can, depending on what you want to develop for first, look for a library with high abstraction.

aaniil · #9however C++ is nearly dead.

no, it's not. where did you get that from, anyway? last time i checked (5 seconds ago), photoshop, microsoft office, utorrent, mozilla firefox and ccleaner (just a bunch of programs i use every now and then) are all written in C++ (some envolve one or two more languages).so, no, C++ is not dead. and you can see how all those completely different programs are all written in C++, meaning it has great usefulness.

diskjocki · #12Both xD
Never heard of PHP.

Can't have both unfortunately.PHP is the language RomUlation is written in, its mainly suited for websites (though it *CAN* be used for desktop apps).

Damn, okay how about the easiest one then.

Visual basic (pre .net) is probably the easiest, but its not incredibly useful these days.

Hmm, what would be... One of the easiest but at least somewhat useful?

PHP, or possibly C#