Types of programming languages
While hundreds of programming languages (if not thousands) exist, and there are many ways to classify them, they typically can be grouped into five main categories:
- Procedural programming languages
- Functional programming languages
- Object-oriented programming languages
- Scripting languages
- Logic programming languages
You can learn more about the different types of programming languages in the article 5 Types of Programming Language.
How to get started in computer programming
Follow these steps to embark on a journey in the growing field of programming.
1. Identify your programming goals.
An important first step is to reflect on your goals and motivations. With clarity on what you want to achieve and why, you can align your actions with the outcomes you desire. Here are some examples of programming goals:
- Launch a new programming career in a specific industry.
- Explore programming in your current role and take on new projects that combine programming with what you already do.
- Pursue programming as a hobby and complete projects that match your interests.
2. Enroll in an introductory programming course.
Once you know your goals, it’s a good idea to find a course on programming to introduce you to popular programming languages and different avenues for applying programming skills. You can also use an introductory course to refine your goals and focus your efforts.
Watch this video to practice coding in an easy-to-learn programming language, Scratch.
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