Best programming language for a beginner?

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Python is a good way to learn high-level concepts, and quickly solidify your ideas as code. C is good for writing relatively efficient programs and getting to know more about how your computer really works. It sounds like you're more interested in the former.

Don't bother learning Java unless you want to do Android apps or something.

I'm surprise no one has mentioned it but careerwise you should look into Ruby and C#. Both take a longtime to learn but you will get jobs. However having any programming experience on your résumé is better than no experience at all.

I've heard good things about Ruby.

Is Arduino any good for an absolute beginner? I'd like to make some gadgets too.

With arduino it is better to use C.
I don't know if arduino is good for a beginner.
But if you want to make gadgets it cost less than a raspberry.
But with a raspberry you can use ruby.
I don't know if you can use ruby with a arduino.

I learned how to program in Pascal back in 2004 then moved on to Delphi and now I code in VB,NET. I would not recommend any of these especially not Pascal/Delphi cuz if you try to learn Pascal you'll be begging for help LOL(very little resources for biggeners!). Instead I would recommend Python. Sorry for my bad english.