So you want want to be a programmer? Cool. There’s a lot to learn but we can jump in and get started. You will need a computer, some tools, and a programming language.
Why is this post called hello world? Customarily, the first thing you do when learning a programming language is to print out “Hello World!” This is one of the first things we will do in each of the languages.
What kind of computer do I need? Pretty much anything will do. Except a Chromebook may be difficult. I personally prefer Linux on my desktop. But any modern processors and operating systems should work. A Windows laptop or Mac should work.
What tools do I need? You will need a code editor. There are hundreds of code editors to choose from. I recommend Visual Studio Code since it runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. If you want to step the difficulty up a bit you could use Nvim. If you have never used an editor before, Visual Studio Code is a good place to start. Download and Install the editor of your choice on your computer.
The first language we are going to look at is Python. I think it is the most user friendly language. If Python is not on your computer, download it from https://www.python.org/