What language do I learn first?

This is one of the most popular questions made by developers from all around the world, even if they’re not beginners. Every year, new articles and videos are made featuring “The best programming languages to learn in 20xx” or “The languages that will get you a job”. Whereas there’s no harm done with this use, the common meaning of this expression probably isn’t the best direction to take.

A World of possibilities

There are hundreds of programming languages that accomplish all sorts of tasks, and dozens of mainstream languages used by companies and teams every day. The vast array of options can be overwhelming and even have a negative impact in your learning journey as a developer.

The term “best language” is widely used and is often misleading, since it commonly represents the popular and trending languages. This statement considers the overall number of users the program has, how many jobs were offered worldwide for this language and so on. Although this is a useful insight, it definitely shouldn’t be the only factor when it comes to choosing to learn a programming language.

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