From: Hrvoje Blazevic Date: 2008-02-01T17:44:57+09:00 Subject: Re: Learn how to program Wyatt Greene wrote: > On Jan 30, 4:30 pm, "Reg...@argentina.com Reg...@argentina.com" > wrote: >> Hi!, i want to learn how to program.Is ruby a good option?. Thanks. >> -- >> Posted viahttp://www.ruby-forum.com/. > > 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/ > Strange? I agree about C++, but Scheme??? IMHO, the best way to start is DrScheme + HtDP book. -- Hrvoje