Which coding language should a beginner start with?

As a beginner you should start with Python of course because of the easier and smaller syntax, the syntax is more readable as compared to C. Python lets you ignore all the ugly low-level concepts of programming like pointers, structs, memory management, etc.

Python is always recommended if you’re looking for an easy and even fun programming language to learn first. Rather than having to jump into strict syntax rules, Python reads like English and is simple to understand for someone who’s new to programming.

TL;DR: Start with HTML, CSS, Javascript , and then choose another language like Perl, Java, or maybe C++. All these other answers are good, but almost all are promoting the hard route.