I know many people have asked what language to start with, but i'm curious as to what language YOU use most frequently. I personally use euphoria the most, but i'm looking to change over to another language and am currently learning python and taking a look at perl.

Since you seem to be into interpreted languages, try Ruby...it is a true object oreinted, and has very simple syntax.
http://www.hprog.org/fhp/RubyLanguage

I use ML most frequently.

http://www.hprog.org/fhp/MlLanguage

I use Python most of the time, and i think I'm getting good enough to start my own newbiees guide (Pity I can't afford to register a domain name in Australia...):

http://pythonlessons.sphosting.com

i haven't had time to add all that many rtf files yet, but im getting there. I did that in about half an hour this afternoon... not bad for someone who laast thought about touching HTML three years ago ;P

anyway, Im all chuffed now... and yes, tthis is just a crass way of getting hits, but there you go.

I suppose once upon a time I used C and PHP most frequently, but recently I've staged something of a transition to Python and SML. Not to say that I don't still use C (I've abandoned PHP completely, thankfully), but I've really been enjoying the SML Experience.

stilldo: You coudl try free dot.tk domain,,, not Australian, but sorta close :P

stilldo, anyone can register com/net/org domains. I use www.godaddy.com, which is US$8.95/year, and I've seen lower prices elsewhere.

nono, the problem is that i really don't have the time.. or even that measly amount of money.

i think i need a job :(

stilldo, you don't like the tutorials we have linked from http://www.hprog.org/fhp/LearnProgramming ? Python seems to have some of the best free educational support on the net, so I wonder why you are making one.

I use Java for applications and PHP for web scripting.

Well, I use Delphi/Kylix and PHP mainly, though I have been falling in love with C#. I never liked C++, and although C was good, it took too long to be financially viable for production (to me, not generalizing here, mind you).

I've looked at lots of languages, but most of them are _so_ not me.. Perl, Ruby, Python, and SML are some of the ones I've tried, and rejected. Not because they suck, but because they don't "speak" to me. I guess that's why there are so many programming languages.. Because people who can't find one they like, create their own, and if others like it too, they use it. :o)

Heh, you can use that subjective excuse, but it really is true that some programming languages allow more productivity from their best users than others.

*chuckles*

Been programming waaaaay too much these days.. Can't figure out what you just said.. It seemed like a regular comment, but could probably be an insult or a compliment.. O.o

I like Java, C++, C# and PHP, I guess Java is currently my most frequently used one. When I eventually have the time I'll try and pick up SML.

I like Python. Its easy to learn and (from a newbie perspective) introduces Computer science concepts (FUnctions, Objects) with much ease. The runner up languages include Java, Perl, and C++

I won't even waste my time by typing textualized acts of violence against diego for including no functional languages.

Sorry Master P :-) did u want me to include ML in there somewhere? I knew u were gonna have a comment...