Being a hacker doesn't limit itself to a single programming language. You need to have a deep understanding of the hardware, a deep understanding of networks, OS, etc. That having been put aside, C++ is a really powerful language, worth learning if you have the time for it. So if you are young and want to learn programming, you should learn some Computer Architecture alongside it, some networking, Assembly language ... and C++. you should focus entirely of understanding/seeing it. You can also learn other powerful languages too, like Java, C# ... but the point is ... for serious stuff, C++ is a good starter.

I still wouldn't want to become a hacker ... rather to have a deep understanding of code and of the underlying infrastructure that it works upon. Anyway, if you're to become a hacker ... use your powers for Good! :)

Honestly programming isn't essential to hacking. This site will teach you everything you need to know https://www.hackthissite.org

I know c# asp.net javascript sql and python. None of that really helped me all that much in hacking.

C is honestly not the best choice for beginners. It's too low level for your probable needs. C++ would be better but C# is my favorite. No programming is not hard. It doesn't make you a genius and I mostly enjoy the sense of accomplishment after I've done something. The process is kinda grueling.

It is hard. I learned C++, C, and Ruby by myself. It takes time. You probably wont become a hacker. You will find some cool tricks though. Like running a program that will shut your roommates PC down remotely. www.codeacademy.com is a good site to learn from

it's hard now, but I bet 20 years later it will be a lot easier, and also any one who can't program will be like some one now can't use the internet

Every hacker was a beginner.Just work hard and u will succeed.Use the internet as help.U Will succeed....It ain't hard

I just stared learning Programming. I'm learning the language C.

It's quite fascinating, even the little bit that I know.

I'm smoking a lot of weed too so that helps me stay in the zone.

just curious how hard exactly is it to program? Do you find if fun?? Will the skills I learn help me to become a hacker?

how long have you been programming for?