From: "M. Edward (Ed) Borasky" <znmeb@...>
Date: 2008-01-31T12:24:12+09:00
Subject: Re: Learn how to program

Wyatt Greene wrote:
> Absolutely!  Based on my experience as both a programmer and a
> teacher, I would recommend Ruby as a first language.  (I would not
> recommend C++ or Scheme.)  A good Ruby book for a first-time
> programmer is Learn to Program by Chris Pine:  http://pine.fm/LearnToProgram/

You're right about C++ ... I don't think it should be anyone's first 
language. In fact, I don't think it should be used at all. :)

But I think Scheme is a good first language as long as you have the 
support tools, like "Dr Scheme". Raw Scheme is ... well ... too raw. :)