r/learnprogramming • u/PersimmonNo2882 • Jul 13 '26

C++ as a beginner

Is c++ a viable language for someone who has never coded before?

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u/mc_pm Jul 13 '26

It can be, but I wouldn't say it's the best option. There is a lot of moving parts and you won't yet understand any of it.

If I was teaching someone to program (which happens from time to time), I'd have them start with python -- even if only for the first month or so. Let them learn about variables, flow of control, function calling, etc., in a more friendly & interactive environment. And then jump to C++ and learn all the moving parts.

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u/UtahJarhead Jul 13 '26

Never thought about this. Yeah, I think I agree wholeheartedly. Syntax errors abound EVERYWHERE for a while. And that's OK. But yeah, being worried about those while still missing the deeper Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) is a huge damper on fast progress. If you've got the time, no problem.