PHP_Pro wrote i disagree, i started off with VB.Net, Then moved onto learning c sharp (currently in the process), which has been tough for me. c++ is just a newer version of c# from what i hear, so c++ seems to be tough to start off with.

all in all - i suggest starting with vb

C++ is waaaaay older than C#. Also, if he were to start off with VB, then learning other languages like C# and C++ would be so hard because the syntax is completely different.

____ wrote I learned java first. It was easy for me. And I accidentally thanked the topic -.-

nothing wrong with that

It depends on what you want to develop.

The Apple App Store used Objective C and apps are developed either by using Xcode or an iOS game engine.

I, personally, am a web developer and so I know HTML, CSS, PHP and more which are used to build websites - go with those if you're in to that, or learn Java or C++ to make games or applications.

i was in the same boat as you so i chosen vb.net and its supprisingly easiy, and if you get the syntaxes then its easier to swap languages afterall a loop is a loop and a varible is a varible

visual basic is a probably best for starters..

BLUExTTG wrote for ios apps you use Xcode. it is objective-c but for ios and u can only use it on mac. and good choice starting with C++

Correct me if im wrong..
But im sure, using Corona SDK (coding in LUA) you can make iOS apps on a windows. I know you can do it for mac, and i know Corona SDK is compatible with windows.

Also, if you do have a mac, these days only about 50% of people use native Xcode.
The other 50% go for Corona SDK or Gamesalad (Simple programs for advanced games)

A few people have recommended Java, and I agree. However they didn't say why.

So here it is.

Java is a clean language, it has a very easy syntax which is similar to C++, C# etc...so if you did move on to one of those languages the transition would be smooth.

Secondly it doesn't use pointers, where as C++ does.

As a beginner you don't need the extra complexity.

Lastly, Java does its own garbage collection which makes the need for patching memory leaks irrelevant.