Another important part of the choice of first language (and approach) is making the student want to learn the material. That can be very different for different

Another important part of the choice of first language (and approach) is making the student want to learn the material. That can be very different for different students. For nerdy high schoolers you might want to start with SICP while for an adult career transitioner you might want to start with “Your First Web App” to highlight the commercial possibilities.