Programming Language?

[MattFr]

Python is very relevant these days, I would definitely suggest it as it is definitely very multi-discipline. Alternatively, just stick with PHP and master OOP and some of the more advanced design patterns. PHP is used a lot in the real world and once you get out the junior develop pool there can be a lot of money in it.

[Recursion]

Why the hate on ASP.net? :|

Just fyi, there aren't many pros and cons between it and PHP, oh and Apache can be made to work with ASP.net.

[Chippiewill]

Why the hate on ASP.net? :|

Just fyi, there aren't many pros and cons between it and PHP, oh and Apache can be made to work with ASP.net.

I think it's just easier to use PHP, most shared hosting won't have ASP.

I'd say Javascript would best compliment the rest of your skill-set, but really you have free reign on what you choose, it's probably more important to understand the principles behind programming rather than the syntax itself since once you know a few they're all pretty easy to pick up.

[AkiNr]

Well, I started with the easiest first:
VB.NET, C#, Java, C++, Python & JavaScript (came along with HTML/CSS).

It also depends on what kind of development you wan't. Is it software/desktop development or web development. Python, PERL and CURL is good for Web development, where C#, C++, Java and VB.NET is best with desktop development.

Also if it is desktop development, which platform do you wan't to develope for. If Windows only, you could use .NET Framework (C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, etc. etc.) or do you wan't to develope for Linux and Mac OS X too? Problably start on either C++ or look at www.mono-project.com

Hope this helps you on the way.

- AkiNr