Java, C++, or Python? Many of our daily activities are now dependent on some kind of software, yet most users know little about the way it works. In fact, Bloomberg just highlighted the need to make programmming languages like Java, C++, and Python more accessible to non-tech users, devoting an entire double issue of Businessweek to “demystifying” software coding—something that’s especially relevant to content teams working in the digital world today.

But if you’d like just a quick overview of what you need to know, check out our weekly infographic from Carlcheo.com. Our pick lays out the various paths to learning different languages based on your objectives, along with a Lord of the Rings Analogy to Programming Languages summarizing the power of each!

See the full infographic Which Programming Language Should I Use First on Business Insider’s site.


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Posted by: Margot Knorr Mancini

A thought leader in the publishing industry, Margot Knorr Mancini has helped numerous publishers redefine their missions to become nimble content generators with the ability to repurpose content easily and efficiently. As Founder & CEO of Technology for Publishing, her analytical mind allows her to remain a step ahead of the industry, recognizing early trends and developing pivotal best practices.