I'm thinking of learning a programming language as a hobby

Skunkworks · 9 Feb 2011 at 20:01

What would you suggest?

I'm looking for something interesting, and maybe something that can get me a job if I become good at it.

Skunkworks · 9 Feb 2011 at 20:30

Haircut said:
If you're using Windows and want a general purpose language then I would suggest C#

I think this fits the bill perfectly, thanks.

Skunkworks · 9 Feb 2011 at 21:21

Jammin1984 said:
I will also +1 for C#

You can get the express versions of visual studio for free:

C# Express and http://www.microsoft.com/express/Web/

Excellent, thank you. That was just what I was looking for.

Skunkworks · 9 Feb 2011 at 23:52

Spyhop said:
It's hard to stick with learning when you just noodle around with no clear goal in sight.

I agree, and I'm trying to think up a little project for myself right now. Maybe some sort of Windows app.