What to choose for a beginner: DirectX or OpenGL?

Question

IT education

I want to learn the basics of some of these APIs in order to be able to do something simple.
And I don't know what to choose, I need something that is easier to learn, and the first result will be faster..

Answer 1

OpenGL is definitely enough for you.
Learning DirectX will dry you out from how many related things you have to learn at least superficially - COM for example. Perhaps someone will say that this is not necessary - yes, until you need to more or less seriously shake.
OpenGL now looks like the simplest (easier than Vulkan, because it is more high-level), but at the same time a full-fledged (i.e. close enough to hardware) graphics API without any Windows-specific bells and whistles. DirectX is essentially for professionals who work in the industry, get good money for it and have no problem figuring out some related technology.