What was your first programming language?

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My first programming language was Basic and my second was Pascal.

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[mwiseca]

My first language was Python. My second was C.

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Which one is better?

[mwiseca]

I prefer C.

[YahyaMokhlis]

My first Programming language was Python and second one was C++ (because i love game engine development,btw)

[healer0805]

Starting with C++ gave me a solid base in how things actually work under the hood. After that, moving through JS, PHP, SQL, Java, Python, TypeScript, and C# felt natural; each one built on top of the last. I picked them up as tools to get real work done, not just to check boxes.
Ending with some Assembly really closed the loop for me. It helped me connect high-level code back to low-level behavior and performance. That low-to-high progression worked well; it made learning new languages easier and helped me reason about systems instead of just syntax.

[moeezmir]

Mine was C, than c++ than java and Now python

[mergisi]

My first was Python, which was great for learning programming fundamentals. But honestly, SQL became equally important in my career - it's used everywhere from data analysis to backend development.

What surprised me is how many developers underestimate SQL. It's not "just a query language" - understanding joins, subqueries, and window functions opens up so many possibilities for working with data efficiently.

For anyone wanting to learn SQL faster, I found tools like ai2sql.io helpful for understanding query logic - you can describe what you want in plain English and see how the SQL should look. Great for learning patterns and debugging complex queries.

What about you all - did anyone else find that a "secondary" language like SQL ended up being crucial in your day-to-day work?

[thisistanishq]

Started with python and went around many frameworks and other programming languages. Yet, python hits it out of the park.

[Kosjalp]

Scratch (if applicable) then Python

[Ayu154]

my first language was QBASIC then Html/css and currently doing C/c++

[PraiseTechzw]

C was my first

[sripadma-git]

my first language was c and then python.

[satyam9798]

Nice! That’s a solid foundation 👍

Starting with BASIC usually gives a very clear understanding of program flow and logic, and Pascal is excellent for learning structured programming, strong typing, and clean code practices.

A lot of core concepts many developers still use today—like:

1. control structures (if, while, for)
2. procedures/functions
3. data types and records
4. top-down program design

were taught really well in Pascal.

Many people who began with BASIC → Pascal found it much easier later to pick up languages like C, Java, or even modern TypeScript, because the fundamentals were already strong.

Out of curiosity (and for discussion):
Did Pascal influence how you structure or think about code even today?

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My thinking was already spoiled by Basic when I started learning Pascal.

[abhee-18]

C++ was the first programming language taught to me in college, but I didn’t understand it very well. Later, I discovered Python, and I found it much easier to learn and understand. Because of that, I focused more on Python and learned it in a more organized and clear way So i first learn C++ but don't Understand any and then Python so basically Python is my first Lang

[FaizalZahid]

Mine is Visual Basic with a lecturer but then I self-learned a "proper" programming language, Python, then C++ and Rust. So, literally Visual Basic but technically Python.

[Orange-Sreejon]

well tecntialy shell was first for me, and then python

[kaneriyapoojan]

First one was Java, then shifted to Kotlin because of Android development.

(Please accept my answer, I need a badge :(

[diegorojasj]

My first programming language was Java, followed by C#, JavaScript, and then Python.

However, before diving deeply into those languages, I learned how to create simple batch (.bat) files using echo and goto to build terminal menus and execute basic DOS commands.

[ItsAzura]

My first programming language was C#. It gave me a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, clean structure, and backend thinking.

Starting with C# helped me understand how systems are built under the hood, not just how interfaces look on the surface — and that mindset still shapes how I design and develop software today.

[Sahil-Shrivas]

My first programming language was C++. I learned it during my early programming journey, where I understood fundamental concepts such as variables, loops, conditional statements, and object-oriented programming. It helped me build a strong foundation in problem-solving and logical thinking.

[Arthur199S]

Python then C

[bobdayraki]

C++ during High school

[aftb777]

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My first programming language was Basic and my second was Pascal.

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C programming

[withNoclout]

Greetings from Thailand. I'm currently a student, and the school requires Python to be my primary language.

[sulaimanbarki]

My first programming language was C. We were using Turbo C++ IDE to write our c = a + b; sum program back in 2012 when we were in the college.

[zidaneabiansyah]

my first language was PHP, im so sick of it

[mrpillowofthefan1]

Mine was javascript when i was in like 6th grade but it was just a bunch of tutorials, but i started writing code myself when i got to python

[kalg12]

My first programming language was PHP, I used to use it with Dreamweaver and Flash CSS

[Ibrahim-sayys]

Mine was C++

[abduznik]

My first was C speaking in study wise, but I remember using C# to try to make memory hacks like cheat engine used to do and the only tutorials I found online were in C#

[UM4iR-H3x]

Python was my first programming language i and first program was print("Hello World")