I want to learn programming. Which books are the best for learning different languages from the beginning?

That's such an amazing decision you've taken there. To start learning programming. Programming is an amazing art by learning which one can make a computer do almost anything he/she wants to.

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The one thing everyone should keep in mind before learning to start a programming language is the need because of which he/she wants to learn it. There are various languages for carrying out various tasks. Almost every programming language has a special task associated with it though it can be used for many more things.

Below are some good books you should consider reading depending on the languages you want to learn.

Python:

The Python programming language is freely available and makes solving a computer problem almost as easy as writing out your thoughts about the solution. The code can be written once and run on almost any computer without needing to change the program. It is used in all the major sectors of software programming including web development, data analysis, machine learning, computer vision, IoT etc.

Some of the best books for learning Python are:

1. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
2. PYTHON: PROGRAMMING: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO LEARN PYTHON IN 7 DAYS
3. Learning Python: Powerful Object-Oriented Programming: 5th Edition

Ruby:

Ruby is seen as a flexible language, since it allows its users to freely alter its parts. Essential parts of Ruby can be removed or redefined, at will. Existing parts can be added upon. Ruby tries not to restrict the coder.

Some of the best books for learning Ruby are:

1. Ruby For Beginners: Your Guide To Easily Learn Ruby Programming in 7 days
2. Ruby: Learn Ruby in 24 Hours or Less - A Beginner's Guide To Learning Ruby Programming Now (Ruby, Ruby Programming, Ruby Course)

Java:

Java is a widely used programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the internet. It is the most popular programming language for Android smartphone applications and is among the most favored for edge device and internet of things development.

Some of the best books for learning Java are:

1. Java: The Complete Reference
2. Beginning Programming with Java for Dummies, 4ed
3. Java in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference, (Covers Java 8), 6th Edition
4. Head First Android Development (for android app development)

HTML5:

HTML 5 is a revision of the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), the standard programming language for describing the contents and appearance of Web pages. It provides one common interface to make loading elements easier. For example, there is no need to install a Flash plugin in HTML5 because the element will run by itself.

Some of the best books for learning HTML5 are:

1. Head First HTML5 Programming
2. Introducing HTML5 (Voices That Matter)
3. The Definitive Guide to HTML5

JavaScript:

JavaScript is a programming language used to make web pages interactive. It is what gives a page life, the interactive elements and animation that engage a user. If you've ever used a search box on a home page, checked a live baseball score on a news site or watched a video, JavaScript is probably running through it.

Some of the best books for learning JavaScript are:

1. JavaScript Goodies
2. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide
3. Javascript: Step by Step

Swift:

Swift is a powerful and intuitive programming language for macOS, iOS, watchOS and tvOS. Writing Swift code is interactive and fun, the syntax is concise yet expressive, and Swift includes modern features developers love. Swift code is safe by design, yet also produces software that runs lightning-fast.

Some of the best books for learning Swift are:

1. iOS 10 Programming Fundamentals with Swift: Swift, Xcode, and Cocoa Basics
2. Beginning Swift Programming (WROX)

PHP:

PHP is a script language and interpreter that is freely available and used primarily on Linux Web servers. PHP, originally derived from Personal Home Page Tools, now stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, which the PHP FAQ describes as a "recursive acronym." PHP executes on the server, while a comparable alternative, JavaScript, executes on the client.

Some of the best books for learning PHP are:

1. PHP: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
2. PHP In A Nutshell
3. PHP: The Complete Reference

C#:

C# is a general object-oriented programming (OOP) language for networking and Web development. It is specified as a common language infrastructure (CLI) language. The term’s # character derives its name from the musical sharp key, which denotes a one semitone pitch increase. C# is pronounced "see sharp." It is used in various fields like Game development using Unity, App development using Xamarin etc.

Some of the best books for learning C# are:

1. Microsoft Visual C Step By Step
2. C: The Complete Reference
3. Head First C

C++:

C++ is an object-oriented programming (OOP) language that is viewed by many as the best language for creating large-scale applications. C++ is a superset of the C language. The C++ computer programming language was created for UNIX, providing programmers with the advantage of being able to modify code without actually changing it. The code is reusable. Library creation is also cleaner. The language is considered portable and does not require the use of a specific piece of hardware or just one operating system.

Some of the best books for learning C++ are:

1. C++: The Complete Reference, 4th Edition
2. Let Us C++
3. C++: The Ultimate Beginners Guide to C++ Programing

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