How Much Time Do You Have?
Your daily schedule and long-term commitment should influence your choice of a first language.
Fast Results (1-3 months)
If you want to see something on the screen quickly and stay motivated with immediate visual progress, choose a language with high "readability" and less "boilerplate."
Python
Read like English. Perfect for quick automation and data scripts.
JavaScript
Immediate feedback in any web browser. See your code come to life instantly.
Solid Foundation (3-6 months)
If you have a few hours a day and want to understand how software is built at an enterprise scale, these languages require a bit more setup but offer a very deep understanding of programming.
Java
Strict rules help you learn "Object-Oriented Programming" correctly from the start.
TypeScript
Adds type safety to JavaScript. It's more complex to learn but prevents many bugs.
The Professional Game (6+ months)
To be "job ready," the language itself is only the first step. You'll need to learn frameworks, databases, and version control.
"It's better to spend 30 minutes every day than 5 hours once a week. Consistency is the most important factor in how long it takes to learn."