Python or JavaScript. What's the best programming language to learn first?

Python and JavaScript are the most common choices when it comes to first programming language to learn.

These are not toy languages, but real world programming languages used by professional programmers to build the latest cutting edge websites and apps.

Let’s see why some prefer to start with Python, while others prefer JavaScript

Python

  • Has an easy syntax that can be learned even by younger students
  • Runs on multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
  • Some libraries and platforms offer graphics and game development elements
  • Some web platforms offer python in browser, by leveraging custom interpreters or transpilers

JavaScript

  • The syntax is very “scalable”, appealing to both beginners and professional developers
  • Is the native language of the web - virtually all web browsers are executing JavaScript natively - with nothing to install
  • Great for building a wide range of web and desktop applications but also animations and games that run directly in browsers

Our codeguppy.com web platform is based on JavaScript and a series of extra libraries (such as p5.js, p5.play, etc.) that enable users to build animations and games on an HTML5 canvas.

Since codeguppy.com coding platform is intended for education, it comes pre-packaged with a series of educational projects that are appealing to both students and teachers.

Skills gained while learning javascript on codeguppy.com are portable outside the platform!

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