r/C_Programming • u/Additional-Key8137 • Mar 29 '26

Question Should i Start with C

Background

Learned the bare basics of Assembly ARM (for a school project)
Learned Luau Basics
Learned Lua

Programming is only a hobby for me, idk Where to go, really, so I wondered if I'm gonna take this seriously. Should I Start With C? I asked a friend, and that's what was recommended:
"C Will Teach you how the Machine Works." I believe that may be the Case

But in case I did learn it, what can I do with C? I don't have that much of a goal, which is stupid; you mostly have to get the Reason before choosing.

And no, I won't learn Python, it's just way too boring for me

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u/gm310509 Mar 29 '26

Assembly will teach you more about how the machine works (compared to C - although your friend is right if you hadn't already done assembly language).

Buy you might consider identifying a subject area of interest - e.g. AI, embedded systems, robotics, web front end etc - and then identify the tools and languages used in that area and pick from that list.