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by slapresta 4370 days ago
Most of the time (unless you choose something horrid like PHP) the language doesn't matter that much. Pick one (Python and Ruby are comfortable for learners) and stick to it while you learn the basics. Research on data structures, algorithms and the like. Have fun.

By the way, since it happened to me: if you find Rails to be too complex for what you need, there are more lightweight alternatives. Don't get me wrong, Rails will get you up and running fast; but when I was a beginner, it left me with the sensation that I didn't really know what I was doing. Using more lightweight frameworks, like Cuba or Sinatra, can help with that.