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Computer languages for beginners


Index Key:   COM050
Author:      christine campbell
Subject:     Computer languages for beginners.
I am interested in computer programming and I would like to know where to
start.  I have heard about BASIC and COBOL and C and C++, but what are they? 
I would also like to know what other computer languages are "out there", and
how to use them.

Response #:  1 of 1
Author:      hawley
BASIC is a good place to start.  Besides the ones you mentioned, are FORTRAN
and PASCAL.  Once you master BASIC, try C, it is the most common, but rather
difficult.

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