What Programming Languages are important to learn?

[zdelrod829]

What language(s) should I learn to use for dipping my toes into the field? I have some basic Python and HTML knowledge, but I don't know what I should learn next. I've considered learning C++, but my biggest problem has been syntax. If there are any good languages to learn, I'd be willing to give them a shot. Any sort of resources to help me learn suggested languages are more than welcome.

Thanks in advance,
Z

[dmr]

If you want to do real production programming, c/c++ and Python are good ones to start with. If you're more interested in web work, then HTML/CSS/PHP/javascript/cgi.

W3Schools has some good free tutorials.