I'm applying to study commerce and marketing, but I also want to build programming skills. Should I begin with C to understand programming fundamentals, or start directly with Python? I'd like to learn a language that will be useful in my field, especially for areas like data analysis, automation, or marketing technology. I'm a complete beginner, so I'd also appreciate recommendations for the best free learning resources.
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Python is probably the better fit for commerce and marketing. It’s widely used for data analysis, spreadsheets, automation, statistics, and working with tools such as pandas. You can always learn C later if you want a deeper understanding of memory and how computers work. For free resources, try the official Python tutorial, CS50P, or the free Python course on freeCodeCamp.
Start with Python. It has less boilerplate than C, so you can focus on learning core programming ideas and quickly build useful projects. That can be especially motivating while your main studies are in another field.
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