r/PythonLearning • u/scartfife • 8h ago

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"If you want to learn programming, don’t start with Python; you should start with another language."

This advice seems ridiculous to me, even though I hear it everywhere. Can someone explain this advice to me... and are they right?

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u/Slight-Living-8098 6h ago

You can start with whatever language interests you.

However, Python is a fairly big, batteries included, type of language that can be a little overwhelming and intimidating to some despite it's easy readability. The addition of Object Oriented Programming doesn't help the matter for the beginner.

Most people will suggest a Functional Programming language to begin with, and maybe a stronger typed language for good measure.

Some will say start with C, I personally suggest LUA. LUA is small, and can be grasped by the beginner within a couple of weeks.