From my experience (disclaimer: I love python :) ) C++ : would be too hard to learn on your own. Python: That would be like gliding on clouds. But then, if

From my experience (disclaimer: I love python :) ) C++ : would be too hard to learn on your own. Python: That would be like gliding on clouds. But then, if it's your first language, you may never be able to walk on the ground again ;) C: It would be a rut, and you will stumble a bit. It is low enough for you to understand what is really going on in there, but hopefully high enough for you to learn on your own. RECOMMENDED. Java: Tried to do in too many words what python does. You will cross path with this mammoth surely in your future. But you do not need to do it now :) You could also start with scheme and SICP. It is highly revered (by people I respect) as an introduction to computer science (the version from 2005 which is based on scheme, not the latest one based on python), but I have no direct experience and cannot comment on it. I plan to do it some day. In the end, enjoy programming. Thats the only way to sustain years of computer addiction. Happy Learning!