What programming languages should I start learning for finance?
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CuriousCoder47
Hey everyone! I work in the finance sector, specifically on the operational data side, and I've developed a growing interest in programming. I initially looked into web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript through The Odin Project. However, I'm wondering if I might be better off learning SQL and Python instead. What do you all think would be the most beneficial for my career? Thanks for any advice!
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Both pathways you mentioned are great for getting into programming! Do you have a specific project or type of application you want to create? That could help steer your choices a bit more.
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I'd recommend starting with SQL and a strongly typed language like Java or C#. Once you're comfortable, you could dive into Python later on. It'll give you a solid foundation.
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CuriousCoder47: I initially wanted to focus on web development, but I've read that with Python and SQL I could automate tasks relevant to my job. I'm planning to build an app that could pull data from multiple systems to save time since we currently have to check around 8-10 systems manually.