First computer language.

Hiya all.

I wanted your thoughts on what computer langauge was the best for a relative newbie.

I'm quite fluent with Javascript and at the moment trying to learn C#, but i'm finding it quite differcult.

I wanted a flavour of C under my belt. But wanted to know what was the best way of going about understanding a object orientated language.

Thanks to all that can help.

If you're specifically after OO then look at either C++ or Java.

If programming beyong JS is causing you some difficulty just in a general sense, maybe some python/PHP/perl might get you to grips with the basics. They're more powerful than javascript and might give you a decent platform to get into C/C++/ASM or something.

The main thing is to practice. Sites like osix.net give you some good challenges to start coding :)

Thanks Fatal that's much appreciated.

I'll look into Python and check out the site.

I learnt Visual Basic 6.0 as my first programming to get used to programming syntax and debugging.

Helped me pick up C++ alot quicker.

i'm generally in #python in irc.zloche.net, also you can msn me any time.

Thanks Richohealey i'll keep that in mind, appreciate it.

Flash: I've never been to keen on VB, although i guess i've never really tried it. Something to look into aswell. Thanks.

People slate VB as 'not a real language'. Thats balls.

As long as you progress and just use it as a basic learning environment, its very useful. It was designed to be easy, and it is - just make sure you look at other things too.

Good luck with it.