First computer language

[Derek Broughton]

Louis Brook wrote:

> I started learning with Perl, initially from a web-based perspective
> but I don't think you can go far wrong with Python as a first
> language.
> 
> Along with a good text, learning with Python will develop your ability
> to program with objects in a straight-forward manner. No-matter what
> language I'm using, I find it easier to find a solution by figuring
> out how I'd tackle it in Python first and then using the equivalent
> method in Java etc.
> 
> Has anyone argued Cobol yet?

Cobol is good at what it does.  It's easier to learn than most languages. 
But it has a rather limited usefulness, these days :-)

Even though I don't actually program in python, I'd have to agree with you. 
If _is_ a good first language.
-- 
derek