Beginning Computer Language: What to Use & Projects w/ Proprietary Languages

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The recommended starting programming language for beginners is Python due to its simplicity, extensive resources, and versatility in supporting various programming styles, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming. Python's interpreted nature allows immediate feedback, enhancing the learning experience. For projects involving hardware or robotics, knowledge of C is essential, as it is commonly required for interfacing with hardware components.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of programming concepts
  • Familiarity with Python 3.x syntax and libraries
  • Knowledge of C programming for hardware interaction
  • Awareness of robotics and hardware project requirements
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Python libraries for robotics, such as PySerial and RPi.GPIO
  • Learn C programming fundamentals, focusing on embedded systems
  • Research hardware projects on makezine.com to understand proprietary language requirements
  • Investigate Python's role in IoT applications and hardware integration
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This discussion is beneficial for beginner programmers, hobbyists interested in robotics, and anyone looking to understand the programming languages necessary for hardware projects.

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What is a good beginning computer language?

Also, do projects such as the ones on makezine.com require a proprietary language for their own hardware?

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Python is probably my recommended first language.
It simple, there are lots of books and tutorials.
It's intepreted - you can just type a line and see the result without needing to compile.
It supports lots of styles of programming, procedures, objects and functional programing.
Plus there are lots of libraries to do useful things with it.

If you want to build hardware/robotics you are probably going to ultimately need to know C.
 

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