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Simon Wright <simon@pushface.org> writes:
> However, OP is looking to work with microcontrollers, and that's likely
> to be a bit more fraught.

Yes.  OP, someone else suggested starting out with desktop systems until
you get a little more familiar with programming in general.  Embedded
adds a big layer of complexity to getting even simple things done.  A
multi-stage toolchain like Ada uses adds even more complexity.