The aim of this paper is to gain differences in learning basic programming concepts in relation to previous learning through primary and / or secondary school. Student’s point of view about the initial learning of programming, possible lags in relation to colleagues who previously studied programming, also the commitment of students to the course Programming 1 was researched. The purpose of the research was to gather information to offer possible solutions for a more successful understanding of basic concepts to students who did not encounter programming during their previous education. The issue of “alleviation” for students who have not previously studied programming and the appropriate age for learning varies from student to student, some did not need prior knowledge to master the material in the course Programming 1, while others believe that they were struggling unlike colleagues who previously encountered the basic principles of programming. Also, the paper deals with programming languages suitable for teaching programming, their comparative analysis, possible problems of beginner programmers and other topics related to teaching programming.