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Author Author: bluescreen
Date Created: 13 Feb 2014 4:26 AM Date Created
Last Updated Last Updated: 11 Oct 2021 3:01 PM
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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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nick123 over 11 years ago

You should not try assembly until your a programming expert, Its very complicated, I recommend python or C/C++
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michaelwylie over 11 years ago in reply to nick123

Why?
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nick123 over 11 years ago in reply to michaelwylie

Well, Because C/C++ and Python are good for many applications, and they are fairly easy. (and I should know I've been a programmer almost all my life.)
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michaelwylie over 11 years ago in reply to nick123

Are you an EE?
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michaelwylie over 11 years ago in reply to nick123

Are you an EE?
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nick123 over 11 years ago in reply to michaelwylie

somewhat.
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