What is the best first programming language to learn in 2026?

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What is the best first programming language to learn in 2026?

I want to build small tools for my job. I have never coded before.

Leo Marchetti asked 1 week ago · 95 views · 1 followers

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Pick Python. The syntax is readable, it runs everywhere and there is a library for almost every office task: spreadsheets, PDFs, email and web pages. Learn variables, loops, functions and files, then automate one real task you do every week.

Week 1-2: basics
Week 3-4: files and spreadsheets
Week 5+: one real project

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JavaScript is also fine if your tools will live in a browser.