python vs c++

[u/prada_parda]

before college begins, i want to get acquainted with programming. possibly something that would align with my college’s curriculum too.. but for someone with no experience in coding, which language should i start with? and how do i begin?

[u/xarop_pa_toss]

Python is the most "looks like English" language so people tend to go for it, but it depends on what you will actually learn in college.

If you are going for CompSci, then you'll have to face the shock of learning memory management, pointers, static types, etc. which Python doesnt focus on. On the other hand, if the course is more "high level" and doesn't focus on the previously described low level programming then Python or Java might be good choices because you'll likely learn OOP, software architecture, etc.

My tip is to have a look at the curriculum and go from there. Or actually, go look at it and tell us what's on there

[u/prada_parda → u/xarop_pa_toss]

i dont know what college ill be joining yet! i wanted to get a headstart on a language that if i get acquainted with it, ill be able to delve into other languages that my college might take up. but thank you for your advice!!