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Is there any use in learning an "easy" programming language? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 months ago by pixeldaemon@sh.itjust.works to c/programming@programming.dev
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I have been thinking of learning some programming recently, but I don't feel confident enough. Is there any point in beginning with something like Zig or Go, and switching to something more serious later?

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[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I think yes, simple languages are worthwhile as a starting place, because complicated subjects like programming are easier to learn in chunks. With a simple language you can focus on the analytical part of programming and not muddy it up with learning the details of a complex language. When people do it the opposite way they might end up knowing how to use C++ or whatever and think they're programmers, but they don't understand how to break down a problem into logical parts and organize an app - and those are the important skills that make good code.