What Is the Best First Programming Language to Learn?

C is not very good as an introductory programming language. The "fundamental-ness" that you describe stems from the fact that C is very close to the hardware. To program in C effectively, you will also need to understand how computer memory works and how memory is structured in your operating system.

It is unlikely that you already know this or will be able to understand it as a beginning programmer.I would recommend to start with a "dynamic language" such as Python for your first language. Such languages are more interactive and easier to get started with.

You can get started easily and immediately build something that is actually usable. This is the crucial factor in learning to program. If you see immediate results and progress, you will be motivated to continue.

There are many dynamic languages to choose from. I recommend Python because it has a syntax that is consistent and does not have many surprises or idiosyncrasies to trip you up while learning. It is also versatile in that you can program command-line scripts, graphical desktop programs and web applications using Python.

You can also try Ruby or Javascript. After your first language, it's entirely up to you how you want to progress. You should have a good sense of what you want to build with your programming talent.

Identify problems or projects you want to want to work on and learn the language necessary to do so.

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Why does no one like my answer on Quora?

Firstly what makes you feel so, the lesser number of views, upvotes or followers.

See quora is a knowledge oriented platform and is meant to enrich and enhance your writing skills. There are many other platforms like facebook, twitter,instagram etc. for gaining social popularity but being a quoran your prospective , focus and priority should be a bit different on this platform.

See always remember one thing writing is about creativity and creativity is about the freedom to express and explore yourself without having the fear of being judged. You can be a winner by being yourself, in your own form of expression. Neither you nor your skill is bound to an applauding audience.

Your purpose on this platform can we served very well if you try to answer each question to the best of your knowledge and that it can be satisfactory enough to the person who actually asked that question. Don't make yourself complexed or biased by the thoughts of views or upvotes rather take this platform as an opportunity to work upon your writing and vocabulary skills and slowly and gradually things will become very natural to you and you will feel the effortlessness in your form of expression. Having lots of views and upvotes is not so difficult to achieve but having a great skill of writing and that too quality writing is a rare gift of nature.

Not everyone has it. So brushup your skills, stay happy ,stay optimistic and keep writing.I hope I could satisfy you with my answer.

Thankyou .

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How does the Python interpreter evaluate expressions?

Python is not an interpreted language, it is compiled to python bytecode (for CPython, the most common python compiler).

The way this is done is as follows.The Lexer - the Lexer looks at the source and converts it into tokens.The parser - the parser looks at the tokens and converts it into a parse tree.

The u2018AST-ifier?u2019 - the u2018AST-ifier?u2019 takes the parse tree and converts it into an AST (Abstract Syntax Tree).

The AST compiler - the AST compiler takes the AST and generates bytecode.Finally, the bytecode interpreter executes the bytecode. Example - evaluating 2 * (1 1)The Lexer takes the source and spits out tokens that look something like:NUMBER 2OP *OP (NUMBER 1OP NUMBER 1OP )Then, the parser will turn it into something like: expr / | expr expr | / | 2 expr expr | | 1 1The 'AST-ifier' will then turn it into:Expr( valueBinOp( leftNum(n2), opMult(), rightBinOp( leftNum(n1), opAdd(), rightNum(n1) ) ))The AST-compiler will generate:consts (4,)code b"x64x00"Note that the AST-compiler can evaluate some expressions, which is why it is not:consts (2, 1)code b"x64x00x64x01x04x00x17x00x14x00"Also note that this is a simplified version of all the steps and that the full process can be seen with the following modules:tokenizer - the lexerparser - the parse treeast - the ASTdis - the AST compilerOther python compilers might function completely differently, for example, pypy has a JIT compiler and a completely different build and execute process

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Does Fredo Corleone die in The Godfather novel?

No, and let me explain precisely why.There is just one novel called u201cThe Godfatheru201d by Mario Puzo. Most of this material was used in the movie u201cThe Godfatheru201d Part I, but not quite all of it.

In the middle of that novel, there is a flashback to the early days of Don Vito Corleone, when he first came to America and got into a life of crime. Here is where we learn why this man became the person weu2019d eventually call u201cthe Don.u201d(That is, the Robert De Niro scenes are taken from that extended flashback from the novel.

)The movie u201cGodfather Part IIu201d uses most of that flashback material. But it also adds new material about what happened in the 1950s, after Michael has moved the family to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. This is all u201cnewu201d material in that it does not appear in any novel written by Puzo.

It is, however, invented by Puzo, as he was the main screenwriter of all the Godfather movies. So u2014 Puzo did, no doubt, write Fredou2019s deathu2026 but that plot twist happens after the material that he put in the novel. He put it in the screenplay only.

The first two films, Godfather I and II, used up nearly all the material in the original novel. There was a little material left over, concerning some silly subplots. But all the good material was used up in the first two films.

All the material in Godfather Part III, by the way, is entirely u201cnewu201d u2014 not in the novel u2014 but it is also written mostly by Puzo.Anyway, the bottom line is that the original novel, u201cThe Godfather,u201d ends roughly where the first novel ends. It does not go into the 1950s, 60s, or the Lake Tahoe scenes.

Althoughu2026 the entire saga is written by Puzo (with some revision by Coppola). The later material just doesnu2019t appear in the novel. But it is Puzo.

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So, ex narc is back again. I've told him seeing someone. I am.

He is making a big deal of telling me we're done, doesn't want me, but wants to stay in touch. This is after months of silence. What's he playing at?

He is not playing- he is being a typical narc. He wants to undermine your new relationship, and is hinting (no more than that, it has deniability) that he might be available if you hang around. He is manipulating you, as he has been doing throughout your relationship.

Please, please, walk away from him. Make sure the new partner is not a narc, and forget the narc. I know that is easier said than done, but you need to understand narcissism so you can see what he is playing at, which is just mind-games.

He is untouched by those games, while you will be horribly damaged if you let him keep playing. You must block him, and stay no contact. My advice to you is, read and become an expert on narcissism.

This is surprisingly easy, because they are all the same. They do the same things to everyone all the time. The advantage this gives is that you only need to read one good book and you know all about them.

Then you can deal with whatever they throw at you. The best book I found for this purpose was Prepare to be Tortured- the price you will pay for dating a narcissist. AB Jamieson, Amazon.

It is a good general guide, without psychobabble. It covers romantic relationships but also goes into narcissism generally, and narcs as bosses, colleagues, friends, so it is a good guide to how to deal with them. Importantly, it also has a checklist of traits-red flags- so you can learn to identify them, and then you can live a narc-free life.

You will never regret it.

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I was born in Florida and have a British accent. Why don't I talk regular, and is it possible?

Hmmm, what is this u201cBritishu201d accent of which you speak? Is it English? Scottish?

Which county or neighbo(u)rhood is it from? Is it convincing to actual people who are from there? Unless itu2019s a convincing and specific regional accent, itu2019s just an untreated speech impediment that developed into an affectation.

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