gamerguy127

hi all im a budding programmer and want to start somewere but theres so much here, i dont know were to, what i'm trying to ask is were is a good place to start for a begginer like me??

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craig5320

What do you need to code?

websites can be a good start, starting with the basics html, css, xml incorporating into php or java.

W3Schools Online Web Tutorials is a good place to find something

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BlueMak

I found Assembly interesting, but I think I was the only one at the time lol. You will be better off with Java for starters.

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gamerguy127

i think i might want to start with javascript

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Kizo

I have read somewhere that in USA schools are teaching Python in their programming classes with great success, since it is has a relatively simple syntax, and it is excellent for learning the programming logic.
Personally, I have studied programming in C++, therefore C++ (and C#.NET) are what I am best at.

simonw

Where to start? I think you will have to narrow down what type of programming you are interested in first, e.g. web (javascript, php, etc.), application (C++, Java, etc) and scripting (perl, shell, etc).

Like craig5320 mentioned, there are plenty of resources on the web.

gamerguy127

application is were i would like to start i think, not really into web

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dawgXdenta

A good set of books is wrox Wrox Home: Technology Books, Online Resources, Programmer to Programmer (p2p) Forums - Wrox , they take you step by step if you dont want to sit in front of a computer for too long, also try sun java tutorials there are tonnes online its a good way to start programming

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gamerguy127

thanks dude this looks helpfull :-)

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procupine14

If you are wanting to start on application type stuff I would definitely jump into a language like C++. It was the first language that I learned and it is pretty easy to do since there are so many resources out there for it. That or learn something like Python but I would recommend C++ but that's only because its what I learned first in college so you know.

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MythicaL

My experience was somewhat progressive. I started with easy web scripting languages, like HTML and CSS if you can count those, then PHP + JavaScript, and Ruby/RoR. Then I moved into Java and I'm finally doing a bit of C++ learning. Assembly language is next!

The reason I would suggest an easy language is because your future language experiences will be somewhat based off what you have already learned. For example, when I got into Java and learned a bit about OOP, C++ wasn't too difficult to learn since I already obtained knowledge about the general syntax and how OOP is integrated into the language.

If you want to write some simple games with an arguably straightforward language, check out Python.

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WxMan1

I believe that the best answer for that question is one that you provide.

Having had 18 years experience in the field as a business system developer in a predominantly multi-user interactive "green screen" enviornment of the late 80's and to just prior to 9-11, I can tell you that things have changed a great deal.

You should take a few of the intro courses at the local community college, e.g., intro to computers, intro to networking, and intro to computer security. That'll prepare you for computers in general. If the courses are at a college worth going to, they'll challenge your butt to no end.

You'll be questioning it all: I don't understand any of this stuff, it's all just a bunch of acrynymns, its so confusing, I can't make any sense of it, etc. Then there's the fat f'g Cheeto eatin slob who looks down their nose at you because YOU are SO stupid. Except girls actually talk to YOU.

Next qwexion: how proficient and / or capable are you concerning "use" of the computer?

Its assumed that you know how to use EVERY single software package in the universe that's ever been written (or will be). You should just KNOW that. End of story, now onto the next chapter. Project is due next week, no exceptions...

What do you want to do? Write games, make "simulations", what? I bet you don't know. Take the courses I suggested and that'll help you weed out distaste. You may discover you don't want to do any of this crap whatsoever.

Assuming that you are Microsoft proficient, you need to get a serious handle on Visual Studio. For the software developer type, VISIO is indepsenible. You're also going to need to know how to use word document processing applications, e.g., MS Word. You think you "know" Word? Take any form within arm's reach, and duplicate it in Word. Then you know Word.

There aint no programmer worth their salt if they don't know no English. That means you need to know how to make a Power Point presentation and get up in front of a bunch of people (usually bosses) and tell them what's what.

If you can't find a point on y=mx+b, then you need remedial algebra. You need SO much algebra that if your head aint spinnin' you haven't had enough. Then take at least Calc I (and pass it).

Are you an engineering type? If so, your going to need a whole LOT more math than that.

Get into Visual Basic. Take the 101 course and a bunch of other crap, e.g., philosophy (logic), and history (survey of the Western Word), physics, etc.

Then take Unix and a bunch of other crap like keyboarding (you should be able to touch-type at least 70 wpm), not forgetting English comp. You should be able to discuss Nathanial Hawthorn with the best of Enlish majors; who knows they may be interviewing you in HR for your next job. Besides, its fun.

By that time you should take either Intro to C++ or Intro to Java.

Do NOT take anything more serious than Intro to Basket Weaving when you take either of those classes. You can take Diff EQ and Java I or intro C++ (but nothing else). You can take Advanced VB, English Comp 9, Calc 7 and Java I (or Intro to C++).

Once you've had ALL the intro class to VB, Java & C++, then you can take as many "advanced" programming classes that make your heart sing.

LOL.

By then you'll know. You'll be saying "OMG, what did I get myself into?"

Of course by then your the "go to guy" and people will be beating your door down to fix their computer "or else". "Or else" means a whole bunch of things, and one of them is: you'll lose and find different friends.

You should already KNOW that eating, breathing, living, sleeping and dreaming bits and bytes is your calling. You should know how to explain what a database is to an eight year old. That eight year old is the equivilant of your boss. Did I say you need English, and philosophy and psychology (interpersonal relationships)?

"Dude. I forgot."

Try that line on the boss when you blew away some table or ACL, because you were, dude, preoocupied. Oh, did I mention that you have to know which fork to use when at the official company dinner function? I forgot to mention that didn't I?

Why?

Because ANYTHING that goes wrong is IT's fault. Its that plain and simple.

AND you can be outsourced to the Chinese in a heartbeat.

You either like this stuff, have a penchant for it, or you don't.

GigaWatt

i would suggest "C For Dummies" by Dan Gooking... also try some assembly books, like the "The Assembly Programming Master Book" by Vlad Prigorov, or "The Art Of Assembly Language Programming" by Randall Hyde (i should have suggested this one first LOL )... well, at least this is where i started...

but i'm more into low level stuff... if you wanna learn more stuff about application programming, try some books on Visual C++ or Visual Basic...

Although outdated, Pascal (or Delphi) is also a good place to start, it's somewhere in between low level and application level programming (well, at least it's how i experienced it)...

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Tril

Take a look at Ruby. It's a powerful object oriented language. It's well suited for telecommunication and Internet software development.

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Transk53

This maybe of help to you. I personally have found this site really helpful as I have no budget avaliable for an academic course as it were.

ET3D

I think the important question is what kind of programs you think you'd like to create. If you want games, for example, you might get a basic XNA book, or just find an existing game you can mod with scripts.

You can also just search for "introduction to programming" and choose something which appeals to you.

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brainless_beginner

why don't u take a look upon openCL, it seems to be the future (at least for me)

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Liqourice

Starting with a "simpler" language at first and then move on to a more advanced is probably the best. Starting out with the high end programming languages will only work if you're a very patient one and ready to read a lot.

Back in the days, 25+ years ago, I started out with first Basic, then moved on to Assembler programming (both on the C=64) and then when I got my first Amiga I moved to Pascal. That's where it stopped for me, I wasn't really patient enough to do heavy programming.

I'd say, learn C++ first since it's the most widely used today and there's a ton of litterature about it. After that you can move on to something more modern.