Which language do developers recommend for beginners starting to learn programming?

In total, more than 40% of devs recommend starting programming with JavaScript or TypeScript

One of the opinions that came up most often is based on the fact that everyone should start with the language that is best suited to what the person wants to do (video games, websites, mobile apps, etc.)

Summary

Total: 528 responses

• Python: 31.1% (165)
• C/C++/Rust: 11.5% (61)
• Java: 12.3% (65)
• JavaScript/TypeScript: 43.7% (231)
• Ruby: 0.18% (1)
• C#: 0.18% (1)
• Php: 0.18% (1)
• Scratch: 0.18% (1)
• Elixir: 0.18% (1)
• Swift: 0.18% (1)

LinkedIn poll

Total: 496 responses

• Python: 30% (149)
• C/C++/Rust: 11% (55)
• Java: 12.9% (64)
• JavaScript/TypeScript: 45.1% (224)

Additional responses: Ruby 0.2% (1), Swift 0.2% (1), C# 0.2% (1), Elixir 0.2% (1)

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7156205799336263680/

Twitter poll

Total: 32 responses

• Python: 50% (16)
• C/C++/Rust: 18.7% (6)
• Java: 3.1% (1)
• JavaScript/TypeScript: 21.8% (7)

Additional responses: Php 3.1% (1), Scratch 3.1% (1)

Source: https://twitter.com/CodeGarage_FR/status/1750439267023679903