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The best beginners language   [Edit]

Survey period: 27 Nov 2000 to 3 Dec 2000

Which language would you recommend a beginner learn in order to get started in todays IT world?

OptionVotes% 
Visual Basic18728.42
C#345.17
C8212.46
C++20531.16
Java8112.31
VBScript / Javascript274.10
Other...426.38



 
GeneralSmallTalk - the best for newbies, then Prolog Pin
1-Dec-00 2:36
suss1-Dec-00 2:36 
GeneralAssembler (might as well do it right) Pin
Roger Scudder29-Nov-00 15:08
Roger Scudder29-Nov-00 15:08 
GeneralMake mine Python Pin
Jonathan Gilligan28-Nov-00 15:33
Jonathan Gilligan28-Nov-00 15:33 
GeneralRe: Make mine Python Pin
30-Nov-00 7:26
suss30-Nov-00 7:26 
GeneralWhy C++ is not a good choice. Pin
27-Nov-00 21:14
suss27-Nov-00 21:14 
GeneralRe: Why C++ is not a good choice. Pin
CodeGuy28-Nov-00 2:04
CodeGuy28-Nov-00 2:04 
GeneralHow much experience in IT do you have Pin
NormDroid28-Nov-00 2:13
professionalNormDroid28-Nov-00 2:13 
GeneralRe: Why C++ is not a good choice. Pin
28-Nov-00 9:36
suss28-Nov-00 9:36 
GeneralIs this a troll, or just flame bait ? Pin
Christian Graus28-Nov-00 13:08
protectorChristian Graus28-Nov-00 13:08 
GeneralWhy C++ is so scary? Pin
30-Nov-00 3:37
suss30-Nov-00 3:37 
GeneralRe: Why C++ is not a good choice. Pin
TSI30-Nov-00 9:54
TSI30-Nov-00 9:54 
GeneralRe: Why C++ is not a good choice. Pin
Joseph Dempsey1-Dec-00 6:33
Joseph Dempsey1-Dec-00 6:33 
GeneralRe: Why C++ is not a good choice. Pin
Lakshmi Vyas1-Dec-00 17:27
Lakshmi Vyas1-Dec-00 17:27 
GeneralNo Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
George27-Nov-00 4:42
George27-Nov-00 4:42 
GeneralRe: No Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
27-Nov-00 7:22
suss27-Nov-00 7:22 
GeneralRe: No Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
28-Nov-00 1:28
suss28-Nov-00 1:28 
GeneralRe: No Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
28-Nov-00 1:50
suss28-Nov-00 1:50 
GeneralRe: No Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
28-Nov-00 1:59
suss28-Nov-00 1:59 
GeneralRe: No Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
28-Nov-00 2:40
suss28-Nov-00 2:40 
GeneralRe: No Pascal/Delphi ? Pin
Chris Maunder29-Nov-00 8:49
cofounderChris Maunder29-Nov-00 8:49 
GeneralI love C++ but... Pin
Oz Solomon27-Nov-00 2:45
Oz Solomon27-Nov-00 2:45 
GeneralRe: I love C++ but... Pin
27-Nov-00 7:20
suss27-Nov-00 7:20 
GeneralRe: I love C++ but... Pin
Brian Heilman27-Nov-00 9:21
Brian Heilman27-Nov-00 9:21 
GeneralRe: I love C++ but... Pin
Oz Solomon27-Nov-00 9:57
Oz Solomon27-Nov-00 9:57 
GeneralRe: I love C++ but... Pin
Brian Heilman27-Nov-00 11:00
Brian Heilman27-Nov-00 11:00 

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