I would recommend C for the simplicity. You’ll get familiar with the nitty gritties of a relatively featureless programming language. Which will let you view other languages and their tools with more nuance. But it all depends on what you want to do with it, want to program an MCU like Arduino or learn linux? C is perfect. If you want to build something with graphical interfaces like websites or GUI apps, I would suggest something else but C is still a good place to get started.

Here is something written by AI:

• Mental Toughness: C can be challenging, but mastering it builds strong problem-solving skills and a deeper appreciation for higher-level languages.
• Widespread Influence: Many popular languages like Java and C++ borrow heavily from C’s syntax and concepts, making it easier to learn them later.
• Under the Hood: C provides a closer look at how computers work, memory management, and hardware interaction compared to higher-level languages.

I completely agree. Still, the interactive graphical visualizations like in the ohmygit game are quite helpful and fun to play around with. I would recommend checking it out after you go through the official git book to consolidate your knowledge.

High spec machines are a curse 🤔