Python should be a reasonable first language but you might have need for others later. Use a simpler editor at first so you can concentrate on coding, not worki

Python should be a reasonable first language but you might have need for others later. Use a simpler editor at first so you can concentrate on coding, not working the editor itself. The editor should be able to show line numbers so when your program reports errors on a line number you can find it. Syntax highlighting is a plus. Code most everyday (take some breaks) but please think your problem through before committing to a solution! Be sure to read code from others to pick up tips/style. Work through some books or something. You don't have to be a top-notch expert all at once. I think the Perl community says it's okay to just use the parts of the language you understand until you learn more! (However becoming fluent in gritty details will make things smoother when you don't need to look up mechanics as often. A musician needs to know their scales.) Try rewriting old projects when you get better. That implies saving your work somehow. Be sure to learn how to create modular libraries and to use libraries written by others! You can't put everything into one source file unless it's something simple and there's useful functionality to be found.