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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
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Which programming language is recommended for novice?

Hello, I am a 40 year old man, in midlife boredom. I always wanted to learn a computer language but never got time. This year, I decided no matter what, I am going to learn a computer language. However I am too confused about it. Please help..
[edit] Thank you all kind redditors for giving such wonderful advise. I am going to start with python language first as it is most recommended one by you all. Will update my progress as it goes. Once again thank you all for ur advise and support.
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I would say python. 
Would strongly recommend against Java as the first one. It's very verbose and the static typing is only an advantage when you get a bit more advanced. 

Alternatively JavaScript, later add on Typescript but it's optional.