C++ or Python which one would you study first?

Question

I am going to start school in the fall or winter semester this year. It will be my first year in college and I am taking computer sci. I would like to get a head start, if you can call it that, I haven't been to school since I was 17 and now I am 37. I have two books here Python Programming by John Zelle, and Teach Yourself C++ by Jesse Liberty (sams). Which one should I use?

Answer 1

You can start learning C++ with these video tutorials:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.p...

They are perfect for beginners. This one can get you started by showing you how to install a free compiler:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0...

Here are some simple games with code downloads that you can use to get some ideas:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9...

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2...

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2...

These tutorials can get you started with graphics programming in OpenGL:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/opengl/index.ph...

You can go through the tutorials and if you have questions on them or anything else in C++, please post to me here:

http://xoax.net/forum/

Enjoy!

Answer 2

only C++! This is the language to learn first if you are serious about programming.

Answer 3

From everything I have heard lately Python is the one to learn.  

Answer 4

If your really going to get into programming, then definately go with C++. From all the news I've seen from many companies, they usually focus on C++. Now sure, I'm sure Python is used yes, but C++ is definatly the coding to get "ahead."

Good Luck :)

Answer 5

If you're going to be forced to follow a set path toward getting your degree, find out which one comes first. For example, C++ might be a prerequisite for your Python class, or vice-versa. If it were either or, I would personally do C++ first.