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[kmote]

Java would outperform Python but neither of them should take "forever" on a simple calculator application, GUI or otherwise.

 

[office politics]

if the OP already knows html, i think the best next step would be to learn php. its well documented and allows for class based design. It doesn't allow you to create software applications, rather web applications.

PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor

once they get the hang of class based design, using variables, using functions and such...the transition to Java or C# will be much easier.

I have heard that python is a good language to start with. Cobol would be another alternative.

 

[Pollzzy]

Which coding should I use for program creation, games etc.

 

[networkingnewb]

For simple GUI games I'd go with VB starting out because it's quick. Of course you could learn Flash, then use that to create games for all those great game sites out there.

For more complex stuff I've only used C++ but really you can create a game in most of the languages out there, just some will require a lot of work while others require very little.