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Computer programmers have a different status in society nowadays. Being a computer programmer is just as awesome as being an astronaut. There is nothing in the universe that the computer programmers cannot program.
From finding prime numbers to hacking to stimulating how the universe itself originated, computer programmers can do them all. It is an amazing thing to do and the person who is really passionate about it will get enough pleasure while programming something.
If you are like them, then cheers, you can become the next Steve Jobs!!!
But what is computer programming and what do computer programmers do?
Well, according to Wikipedia, "Computer programming is the process of designing and building an executable computer program for accomplishing a specific computing task. Programming involves tasks such as analysis, generating algorithms, profiling algorithms' accuracy, and resource consumption, and the implementation of algorithms in a chosen programming language (commonly referred to as coding)." Didn't understand well? Let me explain.
Computer programming is done to build algorithms that could operate the hardware. Hardware is waste without software that can operate it. That's the reason why computer programmers are called the best friends of mechanical engineers. Nowadays programming is even used in astronomy. Its the most accurate way to instruct the hardware to do anything.
Computer programmers are those people who write that piece of software. They can be called the gods of engineering as they could make hardware do anything. From your T.V. to your smartphone, everything has been programmed by a programmer. It's not that mechanical engineers do not do anything, it's just that their work comes into life when computer programmers program it.
What are the best programming languages to start with?
Some of the best computer languages to start with are:
1. HTML5
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Indeed, HTML ( Hypertext Markup Language) is a computer language that every programmer should learn first. This language is very easy to learn and has vast applications. Even the blog you're reading right now has been written in HTML.
It's not a case sensitive language which means that it can be written in lower or upper case. It's very important to learn HTML because it teaches us the basics of a computer language.
I am not calling it a programming language because it is a markup language which means that it is used to design and make web pages. But still, it has got a lot of qualities of a programming language.
So don't forget to learn it first.
2. C/C++
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The next language you should learn is C. This language was developed by Mr. Dennis Ritchie. This language teaches us how to program systematically.
It is important to learn C because this language introduces us to a case sensitive language.
It is better to learn C first because it has a relatively fast engine. It can compile, debug and run really fast, so you could practice more and more. And if you learn it for 2 or more years, then you would be able to program anything you would be asked to.
3. Python
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It is one of the best languages available in the market. Many professional programmers learn this as this language can be used to do just anything. From artificial intelligence to any simple software, python is capable of making them all.
This language has a really simple syntax and can be learned by any person.
I didn't ask you to learn this in the first place because:
a) Its engine is relatively slow i.e., it is very slow in compiling, debugging and running a given program. So you have to be patient to learn it.
b) Its syntax is so easy that if you learn this first then you won't like other languages that have strict syntaxes. It's quite difficult to go from an easy thing to a difficult one. And remember, you would need to learn other languages too, so learn this after C/C++ to avoid such problems.
What languages should an intermediate programmer learn?
Here are some of the best programming languages that an intermediate programmer should learn:
1. Java
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It's one of the most widely used programming languages. It was developed by Mr. James Gowsling. It's mainly used in the development of computer software, dynamic web pages, and android apps. If you want to make an android app, you need to know Java.
It has a very strict syntax and even a small mistake of not writing a semicolon could give an error while compiling. Also, it has a really slow engine.
While many languages have come to replace it, it's still one of the most widely used languages. Its recommend by all experienced programmers. So don't forget to learn it. Also remember, it's a quite difficult language but it's worth every second you spend learning it.
Many tech giants require Java professionals, so, if you want to be recruited by such a firm, don't forget to learn it.
2. Swift
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Swift is the official language for developing software for Mac and iOS platforms. It was developed by Apple.
If you want your app or any other software to be published on to iOS or Mac platform, then you should learn this language. Its a popular language. Its interface and engine are good.
You would be having a nice time learning it.
3. Kotlin
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It's now the official language for Android development declared by Google. It was developed by Google and was shown to the public in Google I/O 2017.
Its syntax is quite similar to that of Java but it's made to be more productive than it. But still, it's new in the market and you won't find many people who are experts in this. Still, its future is really good.
You would enjoy learning it.
So, these were some of the programming languages you should learn. Remember, whichever be the language you learn, you have to pay attention to it and practice it for 2 to 3 hours a day. So, start programming!!!
Thanks!!!
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