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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 10 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 10 years ago +2

Ruby! It's python's beautiful little sister.
Former Member over 10 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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markvenn over 10 years ago

Personally I would go for python as a start. Of course it depends on how you are coming to programming, kids with the Pi can not go wrong with Scratch as it teaches the basic constructs that they will need whichever language they move onto.
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markvenn over 10 years ago

Personally I would go for python as a start. Of course it depends on how you are coming to programming, kids with the Pi can not go wrong with Scratch as it teaches the basic constructs that they will need whichever language they move onto.
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