CS1 programming language options

Authors:
Ernie Giangrande, Jr.
Affiliations:
Wingate University, Wingate, NC
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2007

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Abstract

Many Computer Science Departments have wrestled with the selection of a programming language to use in their introductory course. This paper initially explores the various programming languages that have been selected over the last couple of decades, and the rational for those selections. Following this introduction, the contemporary programming languages that are being employed in introductory courses today will be reviewed, along with other options that might be considered in terms of the pros and cons of each programming language being examined here.