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Author Author: bluescreen
Date Created: 13 Feb 2014 4:26 AM Date Created
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What programming language should EE's learn first?

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johnbeetem over 12 years ago +2

Oh goodie, language wars! Personally, I think C and C++ are terrible first programming languages. C is a great language for writing compact code that maps directly into machine language, but for teaching…
Former Member over 12 years ago +2

Ruby! It's python's beautiful little sister.
Former Member over 12 years ago +2

Very important distinction here is that the question specified "EE", not "CS"! EEs should learn C first, but not bother with C++ so much. C compilers are available for every processor made and by learning…

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krioux over 11 years ago

Assembly will help you understand how memory works and be more efficient. Also there is nothing complicated about assembly instruction. What is hard is making everything from scratch at low level. Which is handy with electronic. Also I know long time programmers, who only programmed in VBA. That does not mean they are good EE.
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nick123 over 11 years ago in reply to krioux

Your very right about assembly, I am trying to make an os from scratch with assembly,
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nick123 over 11 years ago in reply to krioux

Your very right about assembly, I am trying to make an os from scratch with assembly,
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clem57 over 11 years ago in reply to nick123

Ummm. I have written much O/S style code in my career on an IBM 370/390 machine. The challenge is how to code without loosing one's mind. Hehe!
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