Language for newbie

Hello all.

I've recently decided to learn coding, I would love to learn as much as I can about the subject and as many relevant languages as I can.

So my question is, which language or languages should someone new to the world of code look into and try to learn first.

I've recently started the "basic" javascript course on course academy.

If there is any useful tips or advice that any of you have out there it would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

Eric S. Raymond recommends Python as a first language. His code is in every phone in the world and in robot submarines. I would do what he says.

http://www.catb.org/~esr/

Enjoy!

EDIT: And here's a very good book for a beginner: http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/

Its not so much the language you choose but the principles of programming and algorithm design that you will want to learn.

I suppose there are pro's and con's to each language and it's personal taste that sways one to stick with a few select languages. C is a good one to start with if you have an Arduino handy. Keep things simple and interesting so you want to learn more and more otherwise its easy to get frustrated.

Check out this > http://www.businessinsider.com.au/best-tech-skills-resume-ranked-salary-2014-11 - good indication of what the industry is seeking.

Perhaps try out a few (as well as their associative IDE's), go through a few books or youtube tutorials and you'll soon see which languages you like and dont like.