Python vs JavaScript: Which should beginners learn first?
Asked by John Doe11 days ago
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I'm new to programming and trying to decide between Python and JavaScript as my first language. I'm interested in web development but also want to learn programming fundamentals. Which language would be better to start with and why?
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Both are excellent choices for beginners, but here's my recommendation:
**Start with Python if:**
- You want to focus on programming fundamentals
- You're interested in data science, AI, or backend development
- You prefer cleaner, more readable syntax
**Start with JavaScript if:**
- You want to see immediate visual results in web browsers
- Web development is your primary goal
- You want to learn one language for both frontend and backend
Personally, I'd recommend Python first for fundamentals, then JavaScript for web development.
**Start with Python if:**
- You want to focus on programming fundamentals
- You're interested in data science, AI, or backend development
- You prefer cleaner, more readable syntax
**Start with JavaScript if:**
- You want to see immediate visual results in web browsers
- Web development is your primary goal
- You want to learn one language for both frontend and backend
Personally, I'd recommend Python first for fundamentals, then JavaScript for web development.
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by John Doe11 days ago
Thanks for the detailed explanation! This really helped me understand the concept better.- Carol Martinez 11 days ago