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Choosing a Programming Language

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Overview

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Choosing your first language can be difficult and stressful. This course aims to make it easier. By taking this course, you will be more confident in choosing a language to learn. After this course, you will be ready to learn to code in a language of your choice!

Syllabus

  • Choosing a Programming Language: We will describe what to consider when choosing a first language, and introduce some choices at a high level.
    • Article: Welcome to Choosing a Programming Language
    • Article: Choosing a First Programming Language
    • Article: JavaScript as a First Language
    • Article: Python as a First Language
    • Article: Java as a First Language
    • Article: C or C++ as a First Language
    • Article: HTML and CSS as a First Language
    • Quiz: Choosing a Programming Language
    • Informational: Choosing a Programming Language Next Steps

Taught by

Nik Stern

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