.tga file reader + programming language

For a job I have to do, I have to design a .tga file reader, however I have had no prior experience in this area, so I was wondering what would be the best language to use to develop my .tga reader ?

many thanks

Ok, I did a bit of thinking and remembered that files can be opened in binary mode in C - Programming.

Im going to try this out and get back to you guys