Guide to Programming Languages: Beginner's Path

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The discussion centers around a first-year computer science engineering student in India seeking guidance on programming languages to learn. The student is currently familiar with C and C++ and is considering learning Java based on friends' suggestions. The responses highlight that Java is a practical choice due to its widespread use in the industry and its similarities to C++. However, it is emphasized that Java is more object-oriented and can become complex, requiring a solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. Ultimately, the advice is to pursue learning a language only if there is genuine interest in it.
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hi frnds,
i am doing my computer science engineering in India and i am in 1st year.I am interested to learn some languages as i am interested in programming.Can u people please guide me .:confused:
 
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What languages are you interested in learning?
 


noblegas said:
What languages are you interested in learning?
as i am in 1st year only C nd C++ are the languages i am known and i am inetrested in and some of my friends have suggested me to do java??what about it
 
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Compengg said:
as i am in 1st year only C nd C++ are the languages i am known and i am inetrested in and some of my friends have suggested me to do java??what about it

It'd be practical to learn 'cause it's one of the most used languages in industry (as is COBOL, but nobody teaches that anymore), and it's interesting. Basic Java has very similar syntax to C++ and a lot of the same rules, but it's much more strongly object oriented, so if you don't understand OOP (object oriented programming) you've got to wrap your head around it while learning java to be good at it. After you learn the basics, Java gets tricky. More complex Java is full of templates and libraries and you've got to get really good at using both.
 


story645 said:
It'd be practical to learn 'cause it's one of the most used languages in industry (as is COBOL, but nobody teaches that anymore), and it's interesting. Basic Java has very similar syntax to C++ and a lot of the same rules, but it's much more strongly object oriented, so if you don't understand OOP (object oriented programming) you've got to wrap your head around it while learning java to be good at it. After you learn the basics, Java gets tricky. More complex Java is full of templates and libraries and you've got to get really good at using both.
ok then shall i proceed with my friends suggestions??
 
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Compengg said:
ok then shall i proceed with my friends suggestions??

Only if you're actually interested in the language.
 


story645 said:
Only if you're actually interested in the language.
Hmm thanks for ur needful replies thanks friend
 

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