So I would like to take up coding, again, but I have a problem. Which language should I learn, and why? Note: That learning languages isn't a problem. Oh, and please don't choose languages based on how easy to learn they are but how practical they are. Thanks
Javascript is the most commonly used on todays coding. Learning that would be more beneficial than the others
JavaScript is one of the more basic coding languages. But its just a spin off of Java. If you want to learn a language for more practical use, stick with Java or even Apples new language (Swift). You can use that to develop apps for IOS
Depends on what you want it for. If you're looking to possibly work in the field, I suggest learning C first, then Java. A lot of things are still based in or partially done in C (at least around here). It's harder to learn, but it lets you do a lot more. If you just want to mess around a little for fun, then yes, Java or Javascript, though they're pretty similar, so after learning one, it's ridiculously easy to earn the other.
Java and Javascript are completely different. Sadly the only thing they share just about is their name. Never ever ever think that Javascript is a "subset" of Java or a "cutdown" "simplified" version. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Completely different? I always found it pretty similar. It's not the same language, no, but when you've learned one the other is pretty easy to pick up. Of course I'm thinking Java and Javascipt are similar compared to the differences in Java and C. The structures follow the same route from what I remember, though some of the syntax is different.
icq10 I am very interested in creating websites. After all it is a very profitable market. So, which language should I learn first? (I'm a little bit confused by your first statement)
I would say go with some kind of C-based language. The most popular of those being probably either C/C++, or Java. The first language I learnt was Visual Basic. Don't follow the same path I was forced into. I personally think that learning Visual Basic got me into some quite bad habits, that were hard to break loose from. I then went onto Java, which I found as a relatively easy 'starter' language. Since then, I have probably enjoyed C++ the most, for the flexibility that is offered.
If you mean that it's a "c like" language because they share similar functions and use "{", then I guess all "c like" languages are similar. Structures couldn't be more different. JavaScript is a typeless language whereas c is strictly type driven. I'd say that c and Java are as similar as JavaScript and Java
I don't know. All I know is that I was learning Java in class and JavaScript on my own on the side, and I found it pretty easy to pick up. I'll admit though, I didn't go very far with JavaScript. C felt different when I got to it. I haven't done any of it for about a year though. So... could be lapses in memory.
HTML: <!DOCTYPE html> <head> <title> Coding HTML </title> </head> <body style="color:magenta;background-color:black;font-family:arial"> <h1>So I've Basically Nailed HTML</h1> <p>This is Basic html but I dont feel like doing tables and iframes and buttons and lists and all that</p> <p>and it is also horribly formatted and styles could be formatted better I guess. but im on to CSS now</p> <h2> it took me this long bcause school thats why</h2> </body> </html>
