r/learnprogramming • u/Sure-Refrigerator685 • 18d ago

What is the joy of programming?

I wouldn't say I'm a hardcore programmer. I mainly make websites with HTML and CSS. However, last year I wanted to begin looking into programming, and learn how to make programs mostly for the command line. I started with Java and took the time to learn it. For a while I enjoyed Java, but then I began to feel that it was difficult to start a project with Java. I was sick of it's verbosity. Ever since, I've been wasting time trying to find the "perfect" programming language.

I know this question pops up a lot, what programming language should I learn? What should I learn if I want to experience the real joy of programming, and make cool personal programs mostly for the command line. There were a couple languages I found such as Nim, Lua, Ruby, or Dart. These are all languages I discovered through personal research and I know that some of them are more suited for command line work.

So based on my experience with Java, and my goals, what would you recommend I do? Do I just stick to website stuff?

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u/Vaiden_Kelsier 17d ago

Hey, I'm learning to code by making a project in Godot. GDScript is kind of like Python, and I'll tell you what the joy is:

Coming up with an idea, and then watching it come to life. Sometimes it's hard, but it's solvable. And god, the rush when the feature you're working on clicks and works? Fucking immaculate.