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Re:What programming language would you use to teach someone ... by rikacomet on Saturday January 12, 2013 @11:04AM (#5048042)
C++ is the best language to understand the basics of programming, its not easy, but its not that hard either. It will make one's foundation strong from the get go.
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Re:What programming language would you use to teach someone ... by rbsn on Saturday January 12, 2013 @11:29AM (#5048098)
I agree that C++ gives you a great understanding of programming, but I don't think that people with little or no understanding of programming should have to worry about types, compilers amongst other things. I feel that C++ is a great choice for your second, third or even fourth language.
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