I think C can be a good introductory language, but it should definitely be coupled with a CS textbook so you understand why C offers the things it does. I defi

I think C can be a good introductory language, but it should definitely be coupled with a CS textbook so you understand why C offers the things it does. I definitely agree that C++ should be picked up later, though. Stroustrup's A Tour of C++ - https://www.amazon.com/Tour-C-Depth/dp/0321958314 https://www.amazon.com/Tour-C-Depth/dp/0321958314 - is a good introduction, I think.