Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and other computer gurus have pointed out that we should all learn to program given the tendency to systematize much of the work and everyday tasks. In the not too distant future even the simplest activities, together with the proper management of computers, will also require basic programming notions. It has even been proven that programming is a type of cerebral gymnastics that contributes to the development of problem solving skills for the following reasons: it improves the processing of language, increases working memory, exercises attention, activates verbal reasoning, forms new neuronal connections while reinforcing the existing ones and prevents the deterioration of the brain over the years.
Then to program has been said at any age and without having much academic training in computer science that with existing resources on the web, including YouTube tutorials, there is no reason to get discouraged or to worry. The learning of programming should be assumed as a productive distraction, starting with half-hour practices until it spontaneously becomes a habit, the important thing is to exercise daily when possible. If you are an amateur, without the urge to learn a language, a good option would be C ++ whose complexity is greater than that of programs like Payton; It is important to note that the two languages mentioned above are multipurpose, that is, they have several uses. The advantage of dominating C ++ is found in the fact that after knowing its syntax and functioning, a programming logic can be developed that will facilitate the learning of other languages; Now if you find yourself in need of a program domain with the intention of generating income, Python is a great alternative.
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