Do you learn better in your native language?

You may learn better. Research from UNESCO indicates that elementary school children learn best in their native tongues. It follows that the same might apply at higher levels of study, as well.

Is English the best language for programming?

In my opinion, English simply has a richer technical and mathematical vocabulary than many (but not all) other languages. The languages that lack such vocabulary use English loan words to get the job done. This alone is a compelling reason to orient programming languages toward English.

Do foreign programmers have to learn English?

Yes, a foreign programmer needs to learn some English. The language / API naming is one thing, typically the documentation is also in English, error messages are in English, the web pages that pop up when you paste the error message in Google are in English.

What language should I learn to code first?

Python is always recommended if you’re looking for an easy and even fun programming language to learn first. Rather than having to jump into strict syntax rules, Python reads like English and is simple to understand for someone who’s new to programming.

Why speaking your native language is important?

Our native language not only allows us to communicate and connect with one another, but it allows us to understand and appreciate the history of our ancestors and our upbringing. It cultivates an appreciation and understanding that is beyond beneficial for children, especially those from diverse familial backgrounds.

Do people code in their native language?

Almost always, I (and the team) have used English as the coding language. (variable/file/directory names, comments, additional documentation). It is not very uncommon to see people using their native language but that is rarely the case as the organisation gets more professional/international.

Is python in English?

Python is an interpreted language. Interpreted languages do not need to be compiled to run. A program called an interpreter runs Python code on almost any kind of computer. Python drew inspiration from other programming languages like C, C++, Java, Perl, and Lisp.

What programming language did Bill Gates invent?

Bill Gates, together with Paul Allen, developed a programming language. The programming language they produced was a version of BASIC, which stands for Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. They created it for the MITS Altair microcomputer, and it was the first product they sold at Microsoft.

What is the difference between native language and managed language?

Native language is a language that can run on the platform without converting it first, or to do anything with it. Example is C/C++ on Symbian. Managed language is a language that must be converted or interpreted before it can be run on the platform.

Should children learn a native language early in life?

Exposure to such diversity at a young age may be incredibly beneficial in creating open-minded and diverse youth, but it may also confuse the child and create a lacking sense of identity and belonging. Learning one’s native language, particularly in the early years of childhood, can combat this.

What are the benefits of foreign language learning for children?

For children who are growing up in a different country than they are ethnically from, it can help them feel more connected to their parents and relatives, those who speak the native language, and it can help them feel as though they have some form of ‘home’.

What can be done to protect and restore dying languages?

In communities where the culture and native language is endangered, teaching children, who are often more apt at picking up languages, will help protect and restore dying languages.