Never tried programming before. Any tips for a newbie?

<p>I also agree Python is a good start. I’m personally a C fan, but I didn’t “get” C until after I spent some time with “easier” languages like Python.</p>

<p>There are a million books and websites on learning Python, so it can get overwhelming. I personally recommend starting with:</p>

<p><a href=“Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist”>http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/thinkpython.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>What I like about this book is that it teaches Python and programming concepts you can use in other languages.</p>