I almost quit coding because I couldn't pick between Python and JavaScript

I spent a solid month just reading about which one to start with, stuck between Python for its simple syntax and JavaScript for web stuff. I finally chose Python after a teacher in a free online course said it was better for learning the basics, and I built my first little text game in about two weeks. It was way less scary than I thought once I just picked one and started. How did you decide on your first language?

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jesse99429d ago

Honestly, that's wild to me because picking the right first language is huge. Starting with JavaScript means you can instantly see your code working in a browser, which is way more fun than a terminal. Python might seem easier, but if your real goal is web stuff, you just added months of extra learning later.

the_holly22d ago

That bit about instant browser results is true, but it can backfire. I knew someone who started with JavaScript because of that, but they got stuck in tutorial hell just making buttons change color. They never learned how data actually moves around. The quick win felt good for a week, then it got old. Sometimes the slower start with a language like Python forces you to understand the basics better.

grace_bailey29d ago

Exactly. The language doesn't matter at first. You just need to start building things. Overthinking is the real enemy.

terry_jones22d ago

Grace is right, and @jesse994's point about instant browser results is a perfect example of that fun, quick win.