I am looking for a free programming language to learn how to program, any suggestions?

html, javascript, and CSS.....you have everything you need to learn right now. No need to purchase anything and it is a good introduction into programming. I would imagine that is where most people started tinkering. Javascript uses a lot of the same logical constructs you will find in most languages.





Then from there move to more traditional languages like java, vb, or C. it will be a much easier transition.





check out


www.w3schools.com


www.htmlgoodies.com





they have good tutorials

I am looking for a free programming language to learn how to program, any suggestions?
Learning a language isn't learning to program, any more than learning French will teach you to be a French doctor.





If you want to learn programming, learn programming. Wirth's "Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs" is a good place to start. It teaches programming - in English. Once you've learned programming, learn a language that can be used to do what you want. You don't write web pages in C++ or applications in javascript.
Reply:I would start with Python (www.python.org) or Visual Basic (google: Microsoft. Visual Basic Express)
Reply:Try Ruby or Visual Basic. They are both extremely easy to learn.
Reply:HTML is a great thing to learn, for showing your work to people using a webbrowser.





Qbasic is what got me into Visual Basic. Download a Qbasic compiler (make your own programs) here: http://qbasic.com/forum/local_links.php?...





This is a great page too it seems:


http://library.thinkquest.org/25871/TQ_W...





Good luck and I'm proud of you. HTML(for netscape, IE, firefox, etc) or QBasic (for windows applications). Qbasic will get you ready for Visual Basic (really nice windows applications).