C++ or Java

[Great White]

Just wondering which language is better to start learning first. I know a little C++ but a friend told me I'd be better off learning Java. Any thoughts on this? Just by my nature, I will end up learning both (I am sort of a have-to-learn-everything kind of guy), but which do I start with?

[LosT]

Just wondering which language is better to start learning first. I know a little C++ but a friend told me I'd be better off learning Java. Any thoughts on this? Just by my nature, I will end up learning both (I am sort of a have-to-learn-everything kind of guy), but which do I start with?

Neither, start with C.

LosT

[TheCotMan]

Just wondering which language is better to start learning first.

(brief)

"Necessity and ambition are drivers to mastery of skills."

Ask yourself, "what language will best let me make programs I need on my present platform?" Choose to go with that language. (Only you know your needs.)

[GodMinusOne]

Just wondering which language is better to start learning first. I know a little C++ but a friend told me I'd be better off learning Java. Any thoughts on this? Just by my nature, I will end up learning both (I am sort of a have-to-learn-everything kind of guy), but which do I start with?

C/C++ definitely. Some books I recommend are:

C: A Book on C
Authors: Al Kelley, Ira Pohl
ISBN: 0-8053-6860-4

It's a rather old book... check half.com for it. You should be able to get it for a few bucks.

C++: The C++ Programming Language
Author: Bjarne Stroustrup
ISBN: 0-201-88954-4

[bascule]

Java is an abominable language with a condemnable design.

[octalpus]

Java is an abominable language with a condemnable design.

Amen! Preach it, brother Bascule.