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  • Date Created: 13 Feb 2014 4:26 AM Date Created
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  • johnbeetem
    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
    Former Member over 12 years ago +2
    Ruby! It's python's beautiful little sister.
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    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…
  • clem57
    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!image

    Clem

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  • nick123
    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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  • krioux
    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
    nick123 over 11 years ago in reply to michaelwylie

    somewhat.

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  • michaelwylie
    michaelwylie over 11 years ago in reply to nick123

    Are you an EE?

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  • nick123
    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
    michaelwylie over 11 years ago in reply to nick123

    Why?

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  • nick123
    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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  • sb72104
    sb72104 over 11 years ago

    I think c c++ is the perfect  first language to learn.  In my experience starting with the more complex and more versatile "anything " better prepared me to learn others with ease.  At least that's how it works for me.

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  • krioux
    krioux over 11 years ago

    I think studying Assembly first give the opportunity to understand how things works under the hood. Actually, it helps you understand how data is stored managed and how a processor is reacting". If you want to be an Electronic Engineer, you need to understand what you are working with. To program windows user interface you'll appreciate working with object oriented programming that gives you easier access to all your computer potential. I think C/C++ is the best language to work with electronic and operating systems. Also, I like the way it is structured. And for added functionnalities there is C#.

     

    I have been working with several languages through my career, I could adapt to all of them with the use of Google and examples you can achieve everything you want!

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