Computer Science Basics for Beginners

🎯 Choosing the Right Programming Language

With so many programming languages available, choosing the right one can be confusing — especially for beginners. The best choice depends on your goals: web development, data science, app development, system programming, or automation.

🧭 Step 1: Define Your Goal

Ask yourself: What do I want to build?

• Web App like udaanpath.com? → Start with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend like Python (Django) or Node.js
• Mobile App? → Try Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS), or Flutter (cross-platform)
• Data Science / AI? → Learn Python (with NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn)
• Game Development? → Use C# with Unity or C++ for high performance
• Automation or Scripting? → Python or Bash
• System-level programming? → C, Rust, or C++

💡 Most Popular Programming Languages

🔍 Tips for Choosing the Right Language

• Start with Python if you’re a beginner — clean syntax and versatile.
• If you want to work on websites like UdaanPath, learn HTML, CSS, JS, and a backend like Django.
• If your goal is job placement, check job descriptions on platforms and see which languages are most in demand.
• Don’t get stuck on one — learn basics of 1–2 and then specialize.

📊 Real World Stack: udaanpath.com

UdaanPath uses a modern stack:

• Frontend: HTML, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Python (Django), Redis
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Hosting: Google Cloud Run + Cloud SQL

📝 Practice Questions

1. Why is Python a great starting language for beginners?
2. What is the difference between frontend and backend programming?
3. Which language would you choose for building a mobile app? Why?
4. Which language powers most of the content on udaanpath.com?

✅ Coming Next

In the next chapter, we’ll explore Common CS Interview Questions (Theory) — top questions you should prepare for job interviews.