So I've been taking this Linda course called “The Fundamentals of Programming” to learn Vex
https://www.lynda.com/Programming-Foundations-tutorials/Welcome/83603/90426-4.html [www.lynda.com]
Even though I haven't even gotten close to Vex yet, I only heard about it. I'm new to Houdini as well, and I mainly want to use it for particle based animations like fire, water, smoke, clouds, particles, terrain destruction, dynamics. I'm not a 3D modeler but I can get around ya know.
I know this topic has been done before, so I apologize for another one, but I've been going back and forth between which computer languages to be acquainted with, so I can find Vex familiar. Some say Python, others say C++, one individual said JavaScript is like Vex; the thing is, I don't know, so I'm just asking community, as someone who wants to get into particle simulations, how does Vex work with Houdini, and is Vex like expressions?
If you know of any tutorials that are for beginners involving Vex, it would be much appreciated, as far as what language to learn, any advice is fine. Some may say that learning a whole new language for Houdini is absurd, but I've always wanted to learn how to program, why not Vex and something else ya know?
Sorry for the long post, thank you in advance.