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		thingsilearned on Aug 21, 2007 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What programming language should I start with? Python is a great language to start, and even stay with. I've taught a few people to program in python. Very simple syntax, well supported, you'll love it and it will make a lot of sense. Start with python.org to download and learn.

amichail on Aug 21, 2007 | [–]

I used to like Python, but now Scala is may favorite:

http://www.scala-lang.org/

_DanielH on Aug 21, 2007 | [–]

...and also check out the new documentation for the coming versions of Python 2.6/ Py3k. Soon coming to a screen near you directly from Bavaria - Lederhosen and beer not included ;)

http://docs.python.org/dev/

euccastro on Aug 21, 2007 | [–]

Why would he want to do that as a newbie?

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