learn programming: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

I want to learn a programming language.?

I would like to learn a programming language. I do not know any programming language till know. I would like to learn java, as it is powerful. Could any one tell me where to download java language and work. Or if you have any suggestion of other languages too, you could tell me what is it and where to download it and its tutorial too. Please. Thanks.

I want to learn a programming language.?
Java is available for free at http://java.sun.com/

If you use http://www.google.com/ then you can look up "java tutorial"

I'd focus on learning one language at a time. HTML, XML, Javascript, and CSS are also very useful technologies/languages to learn.

Also, Eclipse is the best Java IDE (program that you use for compiling and writing programs). It's free. http://www.eclipse.org/
Reply:All the free Java compilers you could want:

http://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/...

You can learn programming on your own, you don't need to take a class. You say Java is powerful but that's a little vague. The strength of Java is its portability between platforms, but it creates slow programs. It is also very restrictive (making your code more secure against memory leaks and such) but in the process it makes it frustrating for people who studied other programming languages. C and C++ are more powerful but also more dangerous as there are far fewer restrictions. C and C++ code generally executes much faster than Java code.

You really DON'T need a class to study programming but you will need help eventually. A good place to look for help is either here on Yahoo Answers or better yet on a live chat on IRC. (You can download mIRC for windows at http://www.mirc.com/) undernet has a #java, #programming and #c++ channels where you can chat with more experienced programmers which will help you understand key topics. Also if you can get a hold of a good book, you'd be in excellent shape. I learned how to program in c++ from Sams teach yourself C++ in 21 days. I also took courses in college later but the book was a million times better than any course.

Sorry I don't know any of the Java books so I can't make any recommendations.

Hope this helps!
Reply:Good God, don't start with Java. You'll think that memory management happens magically. Most CS paths these days start with Java, and it's a horrible, horrible idea that produces boiled-down, cookie-cutter programmers.

Learn C. It's the lingua franca of the CS world. Your operating system is written in it.

Here's a tutorial:

http://www.iu.hio.no/~mark/CTutorial/CTu...

Here's a compiler that's easy to use for Windows with a graphical user interface:

http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~lcc-win32/

And when you get more comfortable, here's the God of C compilers:

http://gcc.gnu.org/

Cheers.
Reply:I am not sure you will be able to download a free "compiler". If you do it probably wont be any good. If this is your first language, good luck. I really would recommend that you take a programming class from a local college. It does not have to be for credit, but college programming classes are a good place to start.
Reply:Congratulations on your decision to learn programming.

Java is a powerful and efficient language, but it's syntax (the way that command keywords are structured within the language) is too complicated for someone just starting to learn how to program.

For a free programming language that's used as more of an educational tool, I would suggest KPL (Kids Programming Language) from Microsoft.

http://www.kidsprogramminglanguage.com/

Then, once you have the ideas of how to use the different kinds of programming structures (loops, conditionals, functions) - you can move on to more powerful languages such as VB.NET, C#, or Java.

What is the most interesting Programming Language to learn right now?

c ++

What is the most interesting Programming Language to learn right now?
java or C#. both are very similar, but java has a much bigger field (server, embedded etc) and is platform independent.
Reply:IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE A BUSINESSMAN IT WILL BE THE SPANISH LANGUES.BUT IF YOU WILL WORK WITH EUROPEAN PEOPLES IT WILL BE BETTER FRENCH

I want to learn programming and web designing efficiently?

Programming is a very broad topic. So is webdesign.

First, you need to pick an area to focus on. For example, do you want to learn Javascript? Html? C, C++? VB.net? Something I haven't listed? I wouldn't suggest learning more than one at a time. (If you want to focus in webdesign, go for HTML. It's easy and very forgiving of mistakes. If you want software programming, I'd start with VB.net. It's not too hard, as far as programming computer programs goes.)

Next, you have to either find some books about your topic, or find a class that's offering it. You might also try searching the web for sites offering help and tutorials.

Now, you must practice. No matter how good your memory, unless you actually try things out, you will never get it. Don't be afraid of mistakes. The more you play and fiddle, the more you will learn. If you don't use it, you'll lose it.

If you're interested in HTML, these two sites look promising. Don't stop there though, there's plenty out there.

http://www.computerhope.com/learnhtm.htm

http://www.pagetutor.com/html_tutor/inde...

And here's one for JavaScript:

http://www.pageresource.com/jscript/inde...

C and C++

http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.htm...

And finally VB.net:

http://www.exforsys.com/content/category...

Obviously there are many other languages I haven't listed. Just go look and see what you can find.

I want to learn programming and web designing efficiently?
visit this site you will learn a lot

www.w3schools.com

I want to learn programming ! how do i start i know a bit of c and c++. i wanna design websites?

will html and dhtml suffice. how do i get proficient in programming

I want to learn programming ! how do i start i know a bit of c and c++. i wanna design websites?
Your best bet is to pick up a book about ASP.Net using C#. The C# syntax is similar to C %26amp; C++. ASP.Net is the specific technology for creating web pages. DHTML requires JavaScript, which is still a big part of web programming.

You can download the development environment for free here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/expres...

Good luck!
Reply:Get Visual Web Developer Express Edition from Microsoft and start from there. The more you practice, the better you will become.
Reply:Well c++ is a full fledged programing language you dont need to know it to build web sites. As far as coding all you need to know is HTML and some Javascript to make your pages "dynamic" (dhtml), and if you want to get into server side application you just need to know a server side scripting language like php or asp, and some sql.
Reply:websites' programming are very hard in c/c++. there are other programming languages that best suite your goal.

if you are know abit of c/c++ you better start C#. it will be an easy start for you (actually not so easy .. but thats the case with everything, isn't it?!!).
Reply:Do not get Visual Web Developer Express Edition from Microsoft.
Reply:Do a search on the programming language of your choice...

Google:

C++ tutorial

html tutorial

dhtml tutorial

You'll see lots of sample code, and tips by 'experts'!

best of luck
Reply:You need to know the basics and more of HTML, also Alot of scripting, look up some javascript code, that would be a good start. :) Also, if you want some good programs to make a website, you know to mess around, then download Macromedia dreamweaver, they should give you a 30 day trial, it automaticaly does the code so you know what your doing and you can pretty much learn from that, Good luck!
Reply:C and C++ are not for web designing websites, C is structures language and C++ is OOP language,HTML web designing language but it become out of date now a days, now a days ASP.NET and PHP are very popular for web applications.

Read chapters of books again and again till you understand them thoroughly and always do exercises to make yourself a good programmer.

Answer from;

Khi., Pakistan.
Reply:Taking classes will help, especially in XHTML, DHTML, and PHP or some similar language. Of all of the software I have seen, Macromedia Dreamweaver is the best, however its heavy price may be a bit much. If you want to go for the educational version, you will save, but you cannot create for-profit sites (they can tell). There are no other limitations with the software.

Download the trial and see how you like it. Also, look for some website tutorials. PHP is similar in syntax to C, and is good for making dynamic web-based applications.
Reply:You will learn a lot if you take some classes at your local college. This will give you a chance to learn the programs that are used and get experience working with them.

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What all programming languages and other computer languages are there to learn?

I was wanting to learn some more languages, I currently know HTML but that is all, and I was wanting to learn more, so if you know of any languages on the computer then please post them here.

Thanks

What all programming languages and other computer languages are there to learn?
Programming language at wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming...

Alphabetical list of programming languages at wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabetica...
Reply:I'd start with QBasic it is a good beginning one to learn then you can move to Visual Basic you can take QBasic Knowledge and apply it there. Then if you are Intrested in scripting you can learn VB script

Then learn C/C++ plenty of free C++ complier out there or you can spend the money and get C++ builder(great product, I use it and love it) C++ is more powerful but it can do more

Then after you have C++ down learn assembly, You can combined C++ and assembly and make realy great code
Reply:There are so many programming languages. However, I would like to give a brief introduction, as you told about your experience.

Ok, the language you mentioned is not really a programming language. It is a Markup Language. A markup language is, in which we tell, that from here to here the text is bold, from there to there is the body of the page. and So on.

A programming language on the other hand, makes things a lot more automated. For example, you have already learnt HTML. Try making a table of 2, now try making that of 3. You see it takes a lots of time, and requires you to compute every time manually.

To avoid that, lets use a scripting language called "JavaScript". To use it, see this HTML:

%26lt;HTML%26gt;

%26lt;BODY%26gt;

%26lt;SCRIPT Language=JavaScript%26gt;

n=prompt("Enter a number to get its table: ");

for (i=1;i%26lt;=10;i++)

{

document.writeln (n + " x " + i + " = " + (n*i) + "%26lt;BR%26gt;");

}

%26lt;/SCRIPT%26gt;

%26lt;/BODY%26gt;

%26lt;/HTML%26gt;

Because you know HTML, I think you would find it better if you start learning from www.w3schools.com

Hope to see a great programmer soon (believe me its not as hard as some people think).

You may learn in this sequence:

1. Scripting Languages for Web (VB Script and JavaScript)

2. Visual Basic

3. C

4. C++

5. Java

6. Assembly

Welcome to the world of Programming.
Reply:Java, C,C++, C#

Perl ,Python,Fortron,Smalltalk,Eifel,Algol,Vi... Basic,J#,FoxPro
Reply:There must be thousands. Check out the link that someone posted to wikipedia.

By the way, HTML is not a programming language. It is a markup language. It does not contain fundamental constructs of a programming language, like selection and iteration.
Reply:There are many many difficult programming languages but they can be classified into diffierent categories..ie web application shell programming graphics etc.....

I don't really consider HTML as a programming language....

For web programming, u can try PHP as it is open source or even JSP as these two are quite popular or even ASP...

Application wise, you can try C++ or java. These two are also rather popular.

Once u get the hang of programming, learning new languages will not be a problem. Its basically learning the syntax of each language. You can try the following website.

What is the best way to learn programming languages?

I am 28, an industrial engineer by training, and I have work experience in production/ inventory planning %26amp; control, and also supply chain. But I have been taking IT courses for about 2 years, and now also doing my further study in IT, because I want to switch to IT. I have learned few programming languages before, such as Java, C++, SQL Server, VB.NET, etc., but since I never use it in workplace I forgot them (though I can refresh my memory by re-learning). Now I am learning C#. I feel my programming background is still not enough for a professional job. What programs I need to understand (especially widely-demanded ones), and what is the effective way to learn?

What is the best way to learn programming languages?
The best way is to learn the basics then dive right in and make something. Think of what you want to make, if it's web then do create a web page. Build yourself a program... Anything. Go for something intermediate so you push your skills and have to research stuff as well.

As for where: www.lynda.com is a great resource, check it out.

Also, you're kind of all over on what you're learning. You have some web coding languages mixed in with some application code. You might want to go specific. I'd recommend web, as there's always a need for talented web developers. Which you might want to learn Ruby on Rails for. It's becoming very big with a lot of demand but not many people are good at it.
Reply:I would think doing a big project you will learn better. Create a storefront with N-tier design.

The problems you run into will help you learn it.
Reply:When learning Programming languages,

It is indeed self studying,

I mean after learning the basics u gotta find some books and tryout ur self.

Although u r not working on that field, u have to think of several projects on ur own and try to implement with a language u have learnt.

It helps very much not only to brush up ur knowledge, also helps to make decisions when u find bugs, further when u r interviewd to hire, u can say abt the projects u have done in addition to ur qualificatons.

Would like to learn web designing and programming, any ideas?

I hav a flair for web deigning and programming, though i hav no experience yet but wld like to know wut i'll need and any sites that can provide me with gud info on how to go about it. U can also contact me on my e-mail add so we can discuss better. Thanks

Would like to learn web designing and programming, any ideas?
Start from the beginning, and start small.

For example, you could get a SAMS 24 hour book on the subject you are interested in and practice with that. Then get bigger books that go more in depth.

Also, you could take a few classes at your local community college.

I got into programming slowly. About 6 years ago, I started learning MS Access because my department needed a small database. Then I got into VBA. THat led me to learn about Visual Basic and Visual Basic.Net. Then I became curious about c and c++. I finally settled with c#, and now I'm working on c++ again.

Try to find things that you need, where a program could help you. Simple things. Maybe a diet tracker, or a simple phonebook using MS Access and Visual Basic. Then use what you learned in the books and apply it to your project.

As for web development, I'm sure it's similar, although I didn't go that route.
Reply:u can take help from www.howstuffworks.com
Reply:u can find any tutoring here for free:

http://www.freeprogrammingresources.com/

I want to learn vb programming.....any vb programmer help me...?

i know vb little about taking command, text button, designing form and also addition subtraction program, color changing program. but i want to learn programming to make software like medical shop software, reservation software etc. I am confused from where i can start. Is there any site for learning. i see vbcode.com but there are only code available not available how to learn also what is difference between vb and vb.net. what is crystal report in vb?

also tell me the courses available with their name, period and fees. not for certificate achieve some knowlege in vb. i heard aptech institute is good. pls i will be very much helpfull if u answer this question.pls.......pls........ help me................

I want to learn vb programming.....any vb programmer help me...?
First of all, I would start with downloading (for free) the latest version of VB.NET directly from Microsoft:

http://www.microsoft.com/express/vb/Defa...

Then follow the tutorials from Microsoft's MSDN learning center. There are loads of tutorials and hands-on source code examples to start building real applications in no time.:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/beginne...

Here's another resource to start from:

http://visualbasic.about.com/od/learnvbn...

Also check out this site for a quick reference to various aspects of the .NET framework:

http://www.startvbdotnet.com/
Reply:Learn Visual Basic 6.0

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Gary Beene's Online Tutorial: http://web2.airmail.net/gbeene/tutor.htm...

Sams Teach Yourself Visual Basic 6 in 21 Days

(Publisher: Macmillan Computer Publishing)

Author(s): GREG PERRY

ISBN: 0672313103

Publication Date: 08/13/98

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What is the best website to learn pc and console game programming?

this place might be where you are looking for

http://www.gamedev.net

What is the best website to learn pc and console game programming?
http://www.ambrosine.com/resource.html
Reply:The best website for finding out about _anything_ is a search engine. It helps to have your favourite sites bookmarked, but don't get stuck in the trap of only ever looking in one place for information!

Rawlyn.

For any computer programmers out there how long did it take you to learn programming languages?

i am very interested in computer programming and can you also tell me what you do to get to where you can enter your own programs

For any computer programmers out there how long did it take you to learn programming languages?
Programming languages arent all that hard to learn, but you never master programming. The learning is ongoing, because you are always doing different apps. that require different approaches to solve. If your motivated and enjoy it, it can be a lot of fun. Try getting a book on the language you want to learn and a cheap (or free) compiler and start trying. Visual C++ is good, but it really depends on the type of apps. you want to do.
Reply:A programming language, unlike natural human languages, usually has a small set of keywords and a specific set of rules regarding syntax.

Along with the language, it helps to have a grasp on "logic", more specifically Boolean logic where a 'comparison' is made against several criteria and it is decided that based on the state of the criteria that it evaluates to something that is 'true' or something that is 'false'. This is important when developing programs regardless of the language since you will need to understand how to control the program.

Having a grasp of Boolean logic, knowing the keywords and seeing examples of them used (along with having some problem in mind that you want to solve with a program) could be accomplished within several weeks and after a few months, a proficiency starts to evolve. Assuming that one may start with the BASIC (Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code), it is relatively easy to write simple, small programs within hours. (Such as a temperature conversion program.)

It can, however, take a year or more to become extremely proficient in a given programming language. There is considerable time learning the nuances of the language and (if the opportunity is available) understanding the underpinnings of the generated code (especially in the case of compilers) to determine "best practices" on how code should be written. Other concerns, such as Operating System platforms, technologies and API's (Application Programming Interfaces) add to the learning curve. Software paradigms, such as 'procedural', 'event driven', 'object oriented', etc. continue to add to the complexity.

I have been programming for over 23 years now and there is always something new to learn and discover as well as adapt. One thing I have noticed is that languages have adapted in such a way to help try and make others' intentions a little more easy to express in less words, yet still be extremely flexible. This is easily seen if you compare Assembly, to C, to C++ to C#.

The nice thing about the different languages is that some of them contain 'shortcuts' or "inherent design" specific to solving certain problems. Fortran was very adept for scientific programming purposes, COBOL for business oriented applications (and still in use in the banking industry), Assembly and C for low-level systems programming (drivers, operating systems, editors, compilers, developer tools), BASIC (many flavors) and LOGO for introductory programming, etc.

Nowadays, there are several ways you can develop your own applications without investing too much money. There are several free language interpreters and compilers out there for various platforms.

If you are using Windows, for example, Microsoft has "Express" editions of their different .NET languages available for download and use.

If you are a "Linux" or BSD user, there are also several languages that you can use as well as development environments. Some .NET languages are available on Linux platforms if you use Mono.
Reply:I'm not exactly a programmer because im in the 9th grade but still I know more that 7 programming languages. The first thing I' worked on was LOGO. Never try it. LOGO is not good at all. Then I was thought Q-Basic. It wasn't bad at all. I think you should start with that. The time taken dependsupon your grasping ,the size of the language and the teacher. First look for a very good teacher who will teach everything he knows. I made a mistake here for learning C++. I went into wrong hands and now I'm a bit weak in C++. Of Course you have answers from experts. Heed to them

Senthil
Reply:You can pick up the basics of visual basic fairly quickly using some online tutorials. I'm currently learning JAVA which is a hard language in my opinion. Why back in middle school I used to program with QBasic so if a middle schooler could do it you probably can. All it takes is a software download. If you are interested in JAVA programming go to www.sunmicrosystems.com and download the java sourcecode. Then go to www.jcreator.com and download the free version of JCEATOR. With both those software installed you could start by going to www.wikipedia.com they have a nice little intro to the JAVA programming platform. Good Luck!
Reply:First thing is to complete some schooling. There are plenty of courses out there. I found that each time I learned a new language it got easier. This is mainly because I had a good grasp of the main concepts and each new language was just changing the syntax.

I am not sure what you mean by entering your own programs. Once you become a programmer and get a job you will, usually, start working on programs that others have started. Then as you experience grows you will be the one starting the programs.
Reply:In Fall of 2005 I had very little programming experience, but I started learning QBasic (go here: http://qbnz.com/pages/downloads/software... to get QBasic). Through tutorials on the internet, I learned enough to make a simple Tic-Tac-Toe game.

Then I started learning Java (go here: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.... to download the Java development kit, not the JRE). It took a long time, but now I am learning how to use JOGL and OpenGL (Google 'em) to do graphics and, hopefully, make my own games.
Reply:It depends on what kind of programming you are talking about, mainframe stuff I know nothing about. I am a web developer who uses both the JavaScript and VBScript programming languages. I taught myself by reading online tutorials and studying other peoples code, and started creating my own web applications right away. I recently got a position as a senior programmer. I was a more qualified candidate than people who have a degree, the next most qualified candidate was a high school drop-out, so don't let anyone make you think that you have to go to school to get into it.
Reply:Yeah QBasic is what i first programmed on. That, and batch files (.bat) for ms dos.

Though strictly speaking, batch files are scripts, not programs ;)
Reply:not vary long im vary good at it. i use qbaic sure it's old but its the best beginner programing thing.

you can play music to useing the pice of code

play "egbdfface"

Can I learn Programming?

I am a single mother with two kids. My ex left me nothing. I am from China and have no skill. I need to learn programming within 5 months so that I can get a job. My friend who is working for an online dating company told me that there is an IT programmer will move to N.C in September due to her military husband transfer and if I know programming, she can refer me to the HR department. Can anyone tell me how to make an online dating website? What languges do I need to learn? I will learn them as I have no choice in life. Thanks.

Can I learn Programming?
I suggest you learn HTML, it isvery easy to learn, and it yould take you less than 5 months to learn it (it took me a week). Then you can move on to JavaScript, if you work VERY hard then you can get it in a m,onth, and then for nice animations and loads of interactivity and power, flash will do the Job for you, one and a half moths, maximum. Then you will need to practice all of these, and in 4 months time you can do the cut. (Good Luck!! Also take the advice from others)
Reply:Start with C or C++. Ideal for building concept of programming.
Reply:C# .NET

Or you can learn html, CSS, php, javascript, and some database stuff.

Your wrong about not having skill, I assume you speak Chinese and your english seems great. You can be an interpretor between english and chinese and make decent money.

http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q...
Reply:Please ask your friend,

What is the actual programming language they need for the post that is going to be vacant.

Based on that join a short term course outside and get certified.
Reply:I suggest u learn how to use Visual Basic.It's very user-friendaly and very easy to use it.U can get the free trial version online just by typing Visual Basic Express edition.And try to looks for demo video that will teach u how to use the Visual Basic from the very beginning.I think with that video,u can master the programming within two months easily.
Reply:Programming is a very ambiguous term, you can learn "programming" in 5 months but to what level is the question. If you want to get into internet/website programming then I highly recommend researching ASP.NET which can be gotten for free by downloading Visual Web Developer 2008 from Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/express/downloa... There are plenty of help websites out there with sample projects and explanations, such as www.msdn.com. Good Luck!
Reply:You need to learn PHP language .. and i think you need more than 5 month to learn this langauge coz you need to learn html + css and after that you will start with php language + mysql Data Base .. and that will take 10 month if you working so hard to learn that ... and if you want me to be honest with you i want to give you one advice .... if you don't mind :

Maybe you don't life to be programming .. maybe you will doing fine with another job .. Please thinking agin about you're choice ... coz this is my job and i know how much is hard .. and so greate .
Reply:You can learn Visual Basic and HTML. To get some free lessons , log in to

http://www.vbtutor.net

Is it very difficult to learn Java programming?

For someone who works in another scientific software?

Is it very difficult to learn Java programming?
It can be a little bit difficult in the beginning. But if you already know C or C++ ( specially C++ using object orientation ) it will be easier for you to learn java since it uses Object Orientation concepts a lot.

If you don't know Object Orientation try to learn and understand its concepts such as classes and others and then you'll be able to learn Java.
Reply:Well... Not really, but be prepared to spend a lot of time trying to fix problems and debugging your software... It's easy to make lots of mistakes, and can be hard to fix them.
Reply:no

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How can i learn programming in SIEMENS S7 ?

i have a basic knowledge on PLCs, on programming in C and Visual Basic

How can i learn programming in SIEMENS S7 ?
join a training program on siemens s7. u can get a good one in kolkatta.

its easy....just that its modular so u will find some difference in it from the Allen Bradley or GE Fanuc PLC

What is the best programming language to learn first, and Why?

c++

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What is the best programming language to learn first, and Why?
c?
Reply:C++, that's what I was taught first
Reply:C

it's the foundation
Reply:If you are dead serious about programming, then get into an OO (Object Oriented) language first, either Java or C#. People who learn a procedural language first sometimes have a hard time making the transition to OO.

However, if this is for play or to test the waters, Java or C# is might be pushing the person into the deep end. In that case, go with something very visual, like Visual Basic.

Something halfway would be Javascript. Not totally OO, but very close and very visual at the same time. It is a challenging language, but what is learned there will be applicable for all kinds of web development.
Reply:Javascript. Then you can go on to C# and Java.

I want to learn programming!?

I had not previously studied, but many people are learning program designed from the outset to learn, but I do not want to learn Visual BASIC, because it was said to be the child or novice to use. I actually I am not complaining about it, but its portability, as well as various other shortcomings bad. Just started to learn programming must learn Visual BASIC?

I want to learn programming!?
no...learn C . it will help you to implement logic... ,then C++,then Java

but start with C.. very easy.. very powerful...
Reply:You can learn Java, the compiler is free from Sun Microsystems, and it is the current language of choice.
Reply:Don't be fooled by the BASIC tag, true it stems from the hideous acronym - Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code - but it's a fully-fledged member of the .NET family of CLR languages.

You need to look at Visual Studio Express which you can download for free. You will be able to pick and choose between developing in VB or C# but I would strongly recommend C# because it's a more gratifying language to work with. C# is similar to Java so you would sort of be learning Java as well but I'm sure C# would become your language of choice because the Java IDEs aren't too good (Eclipse is probably the best of them).

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Reply:it would be great idea if u start programming with C caz it will help u to build ur basic idea of programming then u may move to some object oriented porgramming language like Java.
Reply:I would recommend you start with an easy-to-learn language first, like Python, so that you don't have to deal with some of the advanced concepts.

Once you've learned the basic concept of programming, you can learn Java, which is an object oriented language that is fairly easy to learn. Put off learning c/c++ until you understand Java.
Reply:no...don't learn V basic...learn C instead,then C++,then Java and .NET will be an added advantage...

What is the best way to learn Java (not Javascript) programming for someone new to it? Any recommendations?

I'm trying to get this stuff, but it's hard. Is there a good book or website out there that can take me from bottom to top with this stuff and isn't too foreign?

What is the best way to learn Java (not Javascript) programming for someone new to it? Any recommendations?
try "JAVA how to program" by Deitel
Reply:Buy a book called "Head First Java" from Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates. This book is for beginners who are new to Java. You will love reading it and it's very easy to understand.
Reply:if u mean free learning then www.java.com. If u are willing to pay some amt. (around 50$ to 100$ for 4 to 6weeks) then visit www.iwanet.org (online courses) Their web designing courses including java courses are quite good.

If ur looking for books, then go to a book store or a library, there is no specific book that's good. All are good enough.

Good luck.
Reply:Thinking in java is the best book around i ever heard about it

this might be the best book i recommend

if u know c++ u can learn easily
Reply:you can start with core java first
Reply:http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/

http://www.peterindia.net/ITTutorials.ht...

Have fun.

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From where do i learn widows registry programming?

Can anybody give any idea regarding windows registry.

If any source please provide.

From where do i learn widows registry programming?
MSDN
Reply:Its not really called programming, Its called hacking.

Do a search for windows registry hacks. Or ethical hacking, most of it concentrates on the registry
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What programming language should I learn as my second one?

I already know Perl. I'm thinking either Python, C, C++, or Java.

What programming language should I learn as my second one?
You know perl so if you want a langauge:

...that makes sense: Python

...that is an original 3rd gen language: C

...that is a real object oriented language: C++

...that can help you get a job and make some money: Java
Reply:either java or c++...probably java. This summer i had an internship, and more people were using Java than any of the other languages you have listed.
Reply:I'd say PHP, its build off of C %26amp; perl so it will be more familiar to you. It also has OOP so you can learn the benefits of that in a language that is more forgiving and familiar. Also, if your using perl for web applications it only makes sense to go with php. From there then you can go to other languages.
Reply:It really depends on what you want to do with it. C/C++ are good languages for performance-tuned applications. They give you lower level control of system resources, and allow you to fine-tune you applications more than a language like Java. C/C++ are most often the languages things like games and high-performance applications are written in.

Java is a great language for web-based work, or applications that don't need to be quite as fine-tuned.. It frees your from having to deal with low-level memory management and other frustrating/time-consuming details. It has an excellent set of standard pre-built objects, and allows you to easily set up complex processes like database interaction and inter-application communication.
Reply:java

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Where do i find the learn code button on my garage door for programming remote control?

I am trying to program a genie garage door remote but can't find the code anywhere. Any ideas.

Where do i find the learn code button on my garage door for programming remote control?
not familiar with genie doors but with most other kinds you need to look where the battery is on the remote and then up on the garage door opener itself. The two codes need to match each other.
Reply:ebay has all kinds of manuals and codes so look there.
Reply:They use the standard multi-coded chip set and can be modded to decode the code. Google it :-)

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Reply:LOOK INSIDE COVER WHERE BATTERY GOES
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Best way to learn programming for beginners?

ok, i want to learn to program and have done for years but it seems quite difficult and i have no idea where to start.

I'm not good with maths and was told i had to be to learn to program correctly, is this true?

My potential programming abilities would be used for trying to create simplish games, then more complicated games (if this is even possible by one person!)

plus i want to make some windows programs

can anybody advise me where to start? Do i learn C? then C++? or do i start elsewhere? i know there are quite a few programming languages..

but on average how long would it take to get so used to it that it would be second nature?

the thing i hate is it seems you have to learn absolutely everything, i know thats life but once you learn so much surely you can just create things the way you want by mixing up code a little with ideas?

thanks alot, and full stars to anybody who can provide a good answer.

Best way to learn programming for beginners?
Everything is depend on your motivation ...

why you want to program c++ or c ??

i think the best way to practise is by making some program to public ...

just like make freeware / open source program...

if you want to see open source just see it in http://www.sourceforge.net ...

by making freeware you will get practise and understand using programming language ...

to get motivated just making freeware put in your website and advertise with google adsense or adbrite or amazon affiliate ... or just sell it in http://www.shareit.com ...

if your program is popular you can generate money too with this advertising in your web ...
Reply:If you want to start really easy and free too you could try vbs (visual basic script). If you have xp you already have it.

You can get all the help and answers you want by trying "vbs scripting guy" %26amp; the thing you want to do into a web search and some really clear and helpful examples will get you going immediately.

Where are some good websites to learn about computer programming (free, please)?

I am interested in learning about program and webpage design. All this stuff is over my head, but that's because i have found nowhere that actually explains it.

Where are some good websites to learn about computer programming (free, please)?
Please clarify the type of programming... are you asking specifically about website development (e.g. HTML), or about languages such as C++?

For HTML, these are two excellent websites:

http://www.htmldog.com

http://www.htmlgoodies.com

Here are superb C++ tutorials:

http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/

http://cplus.about.com/od/beginnerctutor...

On the other hand, if you are simply wondering what programming language you should learn, I would recommend Java or C++. Java programs will work on many operating systems. Here is a good article about choosing the right programming language for yourself:

http://www.tgr.com/weblog/archives/00002...
Reply:For web designing you need to know HTML and JScript

Try this link:

For JScript

http://javascript.internet.com/

http://www.w3schools.com/myfirst/js00.as...

For HTML

http://www.w3schools.com/myfirst/html00....

GOOD LUCK to becom a good programmer like me. All the Best

I am in class 11 this year. want to learn programming which basic language should i start with?? basic,c,c++?

i have no idea but want to get a headstart

furthurmore, which website will help me learn it @ home for free?

I am in class 11 this year. want to learn programming which basic language should i start with?? basic,c,c++?
yes start with C, buy the book by kerninghan and ritchie.
Reply:I would go with JavaScript and php.

On one hand C is probably better to learn. But it is very difficult to make a C app that people find interesting.

With Javascript and php with a lot less work you can make an app based on the Yahoo API or using Google Maps API which is interesting.

Being able to make something interesting keeps you interested in learning more.

There are many free sites on the net to learn the basics:

http://www.javascriptmall.com/learn/cont...

then read the google api or yahoo gui api

http://developer.yahoo.com/yui/

C is better to learn. But you have to have some fun.
Reply:yar i m a computer science engineering student of final year ......so i think that c language is the base for the each language so u should start with the c language ......... it is the easy and the simple and interesting language ............so i think u should start from this............

refer "LET US C" by "YASWANT KANETKAR" which is the best book for c .............. and when u will master on c then jump to c++...it require the turbo c 3 software................
Reply:U SHOULD START WITH VISUAL BASIC.

I YOU ARE HAVING COMPUTER AT HOME THEN INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BUY ANY VISUAL BASIC BOOK (I PREFER) "SAM TEACH YOURSELF IN 21 DAY"

BUY THIS BOOK READ IT AND START MAKING THE PROGRAMS WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK.

FOR ONLINE GO TO

www.microsoft.com click Download then search for visual basic 6.0 you will get the content if not then mail me on

shailedra1990@gmail.com I will send you the downloaded application.
Reply:Yaah,

You can go for CPP as it has a wide scope in todays world. and as it is the base for complex and intricate programs like JAVA. So you will surely find such programs easier.
Reply:yes start with C, buy the book by kerninghan and ritchie.
Reply:dont go for any website! read sumita arora's informatics practise! it wil help u start from basic
Reply:start with basic C. Then C++.

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What kind of topics should I learn if I'm looking into a career in computer programming?

Up till now I know some progamming languages such as Pascal, C, C++, and some other stuff. What kind of things can I do (online or not courses to take, type of books to buy) if I want to stick with computer programming?

What kind of topics should I learn if I'm looking into a career in computer programming?
Well you know those languages but how much do you know them. Besides learning other thigns you can develop your knowledge of those languages you are already familar with. You can easily make a career out of C or C++. One thing I'd recommend is furthering your knowledge in those. Learn a dbms to go with those like Oracle or MySQL (database management systems). Now if you do want to learn other things I'd suggest going with something in webdevelopement. Since you already have an OOP language, C++, you might want to go to C# and do some asp.net. Or just go with PHP, which you can do OOP as well and its an easier language to master since there are alot of good tutorials online and you can download all you need to run it for free right now(apache, php5, - add mysql too, you don't "need" it but its free and extremely useful). If you learn php it would make transition to asp.net with C# even easier since you have alot of the structure of the language down plus and understanding of web interaction with php

For PHP, a couple good books to get, are larry ullman's php for the worldwide web, php %26amp; mysql for the worldwide web and PHP advanced for the world wide web. These are very easy to follow texts and you can get them cheap off of Amazon used.
Reply:I think one of the best directions for you to go is to learn java. To get a leg up, download and start learning the Eclipse platform

http://www.eclipse.org/home/newcomers.ph...

What are the best sites who learn programming free of charges?

It depends on what programming language you want, here are some free online books :

http://www.rapidshared.org/index.php?t=i...

What are the best sites who learn programming free of charges?
For C++ and C (especialy c++)one of the best sites is:http://www.cprogramming.com/

you can find there free tutorials and some other useful things .

DO NOT be afraid of C++.
Reply:www.w3schools.com

simple , clear and straight .. now fuss
Reply:www.a1vbcode.com

Wat are some gd websites to learn computer programming?

wat are some gd websites to learn computer programming? websites will help.

Wat are some gd websites to learn computer programming?
I have found codeproject.com to be very helpful for C++.
Reply:go to www.w3schools.com
Reply:www.planetsourcecode.com

Best plalce to learn programming language such as VB.Net?

Can anyone please advice me on where would be the best place to train up in VB.net? College? Uni course? Computeach? Learn Direct? On your own through reading books? the internet? or somewhere else?

Ideally I feel a good tutorial software would be best. Does anyone know where I can get hold of something like this?

Where do most programmers who did not grauate in a computer related discipline get their skills from? I can never find an employer willing to train you up.

I have worked for five years in VB6 then took three years out and wish to return to the world of programming. But technology has moved on. VB6 is dead and replaced by VB.net. HELP!

Best plalce to learn programming language such as VB.Net?
I have just completed my bachelor's in computer science at WMU and they had only one elective for VB.NET. Mostly it was C# or C/C++. I know if you go into CIS, you learn more VB.NET. But I feel there is not much sense in attending a university for one language... Although you will definitely learn all the concepts, probably far more then what you want to learn ;-)

I would recommend going and picking up a good VB.NET book and just code along with it. Coding yourself is the number one way to learn the syntex, method calls and so on.

Online you will also find a number of really good sources. While I will not point to individual sites, I recommend just performing a search on"Beginners VB.NET Tutorials" or something along those lines. Another site to look at would be Microsoft's Developer Network http://www.msdn.microsoft.com

While VB.NET incorporates the .NET framework I am confident that you will soon feel right at home once you get going. Microsoft kept a lot from VB6.

So my recommendation to you is: Unless you are trying to get a degree of some sorts (which can never hurt), just stick to learning via online tutorials or by books. There are tons of resources out there for you. And the more hands on training you do like following examples, the faster you will learn. You always got us on here to help you too :-)

Personal Opinion: If I were you I might avoid learning VB.NET and focus on C# and Java as these two languages are becoming the languages of choice. While VB.NET and C#.NET both use the .NET Framework, I feel C# is for sure a better all around language. Also once you learn C# you will have a good understanding of the .NET Framework and will be able to easily apply your past knowledge in VB6 and pickup VB.NET.

Hope this helps.
Reply:First off, C# syntex is much cleaner then VB .NET. Both languages have their advantages over one another. If you go to a search engine and search for a comparison you will find many results that compare both. I do have some bias, I program in C++ and Java, and C# resembles both (to some extent). Report It

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Programming question. Best order to learn??

Hi I have a question that I want to ask. What is the best order to learn programming?? Right now I'm going like this:

html %26gt; javascript %26gt; css %26gt; flash actionscript

and then I want to learn asp, php and other server side things. Please tell me what I should learn next! thanks!!

Programming question. Best order to learn??
I would disagree with the previous post about learning ASP before PHP, unless you have access to Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. This is a really expensive piece of software and you're not really going to be able to write any sample ASP programs without it. I would advise using PHP. It's free to download and doesn't require any special (or non-free) software to use it. And contrary to what the previous post stated, I don't feel that PHP is any more difficult to program in than ASP.
Reply:html and css first..

then you can get into studio 8 programs (in this order: fireworks, flash, then dreamweaver).

Adobe programs could come next (really you could learn these at any time).. Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

actionscript you should learn after you've done flash. the script is useless if you don't understand flash.

then go with the server side things. I use cold fusion. It is more expensive to host (GoDaddy charges $1.99 per month to enable the capability), but I think it is worth it..

the html and css is very important that you do those first. If you start off with dreamweaver, then you will never understand how to write your own code and will constantly be depending on dreamweaver to write the code for you.
Reply:None… you first need to learn programming concepts like use of variables, if statements, while loops, methods, object oriented programming, etc. which are basically the same exact thing in almost all the programming languages. Once you’ve learned the basics you pick a language depending on what you want to make, in your case PHP, ASP, flash, etc.

Or C++/DirectX/OpenGL if you wanted to make PC games…

Html isn’t really a “language” its so general and easy you can probable learn it in a couple of hours even if you don’t have any programming experience… For websites however, you’d *defiantly* need to learn html first (and css, which also isn’t really a “programming language” its really easy to learn)

Once you can make the basic tables, forms, etc with html and css you can learn the other stuff.

Personally I’d start from easiest to hardest which is: PHP/ASP %26gt; Flash %26gt; Javascript.

You should probably know that you can make anything with just learning php and flash (only if you have highly interactive flash material, you don’t need flash programming for simple animations)

You may need to throw in a few javascripts for things html/php/flash can’t handle, but 99% of the time you’ll find that someone has already written a script that is free to use… so you can just download it and use it you don’t really NEED to learn javascript.
Reply:i would've learnt CSS before Javascript.

If you want to learn PHP and ASP, i would start with ASP as it is far easier to learn (from my experience) and then if you still want to, learn PHP.

You will also want to learn SQL along side both ASP and PHP

I am looking for a free programming language to learn how to program, any suggestions?

MIT came out with Scratch.

scratch.mit.edu/

Super-easy to use (it's for grade school kids).

It's a free download, beautiful display.

This is your answer, guaranteed!

What is the best and easiest programming language to learn?

I have also been looking for downloads for these programs and i can't find any, can anyone help me to find these programs.

What is the best and easiest programming language to learn?
Visual Basic is a very easy programming language to learn.

This is a completely FREE Visual Basic online tutorial for beginners and intermediate users.
Reply:If you're an absolute beginner a scripting or markup language may be a good place to start. Perhaps start w/ Html as it will likely touch almost anything you would do in a professional environment. From there, it's really up to you what direction to go in. PHP offers unrivaled community support and is a very well rounded scripting engine, Java is still big in the job market and relatively easy to learn, Microsoft .Net (C#, ASP.Net, VB.Net) is my personal favorite (powerful, fast, visual studio 2005 =). I would also suggest some sort of database in there as well, MySql or Sql Server 2k5, both are free for basic usage and are equally easy to master.
Reply:1. All programming languages are easy. There is API that can be difficult to understand/remember/use.

2. "Best" language does not exist because each of them can be better than others for some particular purpose.
Reply:If ya really waana learn core programing.then go for the mother of all..yes c and then c++.if u can do this too u will have no problem learning any other programming language as it builds the basic conception of programming and more over it a field of specialisation.
Reply:C is the best %26amp; easier programming language.
Reply:Alice. And it is free. It teaches the basics of programming as you make and control a 3D world.

What's the best programming language for a beginner to learn?

I'm interested in learning how to write computer programmes but I'm a complete beginner and intend to teach myself, using books etc.

What do you consider is the best to start with. I'm thinking along the lines of C++, Java, Visual Basic.

What's the best programming language for a beginner to learn?
defenetly C++

the best book to have for this language is Ivor Horton's Beginning Visual C++

and you'll need a full Microsoft Visual Studio

don't take C++ Express Edition because it doesn't have many essentials for learning the language
Reply:As usual Learning C++ is one of the best language for beginners. But I will suggest you to learn VB.NET, coz it is one of the easiest language I have ever Learned. And I think this is the only language in which newbies can make windows application like professionals. You can even use SQL without knowing SQL. BBye .
Reply:Client Side, I would recommend C++ for application development; however, I would recommend looking in to some Server Side scripting such as PHP/MySQL. There is so much you can do with both, but I believe as a beginner you could have more fun working with the internet and contributing to its growth.
Reply:C++
Reply:Seriously, take no notice of the C++ and .NET answers, they will take you many, many hours to achieve very little.

The real answer is that it depends on what type of programs you want to write but a very good place to start is one of the current versions of Basic. I would recommend you start with RapidQ. It is free, easy to build console, gui or cgi programs. Easy to learn and lots of samples to practice with.

There is also a pretty active and helpful group here in Yahoo.

Why start with Basic? You can start with writing programs which work rather than having to struggle with just getting a basic window on the screen.
Reply:C++ is one of the most difficult languages to master, but if you find a good tutorial, it can be easy to learn. I'm not a huge Visual Basic fan, mostly because I don't like .NET Framework, but that's just me. Also, Java is relatively easy to learn, except the tutorial at Java's website is just plain s--- for beginners.

Edit: The Express Edition of Visual Studio is just fine for learning C++, don't waste money on the full version. JUST BE SURE to download the header files from Microsoft's site.

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Does anyone know where i can learn computer game disign programming for free?

The first person that can give me a good link gets the points.

Does anyone know where i can learn computer game disign programming for free?
Well knowing all there is to know about game design from the net is very hard to do. Even some of the sites that people might suggest would only contain brief tutorials or code snippets. I can provide you with a group of links which may help you understand different parts of gaming and provide resources for you to lookup when you are stuck.

http://www.gamespp.com/ - This site provides several resources and tutorials in various languages. Plus they have some help documents and code snippets.

http://gpwiki.org/ - Here is a killer site for game programming. The game programming wiki. It has tons of links, resources, tutorials, help, and everything for game programming.

http://www.deitel.com/computergames/game... - The people of deitel books has a pretty good site with tons of links to tutorials and written in the infamous deitel style. If you like the books or not, you will probably like this site.

Hope these three links can provide you with some direction and help with your game programming.

Enjoy!

Best plalce to learn programming language such as VB.Net?

I want to know about computer training centres in Kolkata to learn computer programming.?

I WANT TO LEARN C, C++ AND JAVA IN A SIX-MONTH COURSE STARTING FROM JANUARY NEXT YEAR. WHERE IN KOLKATA(SOUTH 24 PGS SPECIFICALLY) I CAN DO THIS? HOW MUCH MIGHT BE THE COURSE FEE?

I want to know about computer training centres in Kolkata to learn computer programming.?
NIIT is a good training center but the fees are not affordable tom......it is nearly Rs30000 for I course which I heard. You can go there and ask someone for the fees

What programming languages should I learn if I want to work as a software engineer?

it all depends what you want to 'engineer'

php

c

c++

qbasic :)

perl

What programming languages should I learn if I want to work as a software engineer?
it depends on wha do you like!!!!!!!!=D!!!!!LOLLLL
Reply:If you learn the following three languages you'll probably be able to learn any other major language without much difficulty:

C

Java

Python

C is a "low-level" language which is what you use if you work on embedded platforms, operating systems, etc.

Java and C++ are the languages most large companies use, Java is more easy than C++ to learn. If you know C and Java, than C++ shouldn't be to difficult to pick up if you need to learn it.

Python is a "high-level" language which is often used for scripting and gluing larger systems together. It's very good for prototyping and developing code quickly. It's less common than the other languages but it's useful to have in your belt.

If you want to do web-development you should probably also learn PHP and javascript.
Reply:C++; visual basic. Probably more.
Reply:It depends on what type of software engineering you want to do. C, C++, and Java will cover a lot of things.

If you're going to be working in a Microsoft environment, then Visual C++ is probably a good idea.

If you're going to be doing real-time and/or low-level work, then you need to know how to program in assembly language for whatever CPU you'll be using.

If you're going to be doing web stuff, then Perl and PHP are pretty much required.
Reply:C++

Visual Basic

SQL

Perl

C-shell / Bourne shell
Reply:C++

SQL

Java

Visual Basic

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Where should I start to learn more about home computer repair and programming?

I am tired of the computer getting the best of me, I want to be computer literate and be able to program my computer and repair it when it goes down. A future business opportunity wouldn't bother me either! Any help as to where to start?

Where should I start to learn more about home computer repair and programming?
If you would like to program you might want to purchase a book about it. It can come in very handy. Most book stores carry them. One of the most useful things you can do to learn about the computer is to start using it more and taking risk. Experience is the best way to learn. Try listening to Tech podcast too. You can learn a lot of whats happening.

Cnets Buzz Out Loud Podcast is one of my favorites.

http://bol.cnet.com
Reply:Mostly through experience helps. Try to find a friend that knows a lot about computers and ask that friend some questions. Or when your computer goes weird and somebody needs to fix it, ask whoever is doing the fixing what to do in case it should happen again.
Reply:Computer repair and programming are two separate things. I'd focus on one or the other. For computer repair, get yourself an old computer, maybe from a classified ad. Then, have at it. Use it as a test computer to learn on. Mistakes are a good thing because that's how you learn.

How difficult is it to learn Java and C++ programming for an average computer user?

If you really want to learn Java and C++, then you'll find it easy enough! Great books for starting learning C++ (and Java) are those written by Bruce Eckel (and are free to download).

Not all environments cost!!!! For example Java was, is and will be free (refering to the development kit and doucmentation). Same for C/C++ (search for GNU gcc compiler or mingw32 compiler for windows, implemented for free in dev-cpp software).

This website will come in handy too:

How difficult is it to learn Java and C++ programming for an average computer user?
It's not hard at all. It's true I learned C++ at school but Java I learned it all alone. With a 'Teach yourself in 21 days' course. It's not hard, you just have to be patient in case things don't go just as you'd like them starting day 1.
Reply:Yes. Most people just aren't smart enough to do any real programming. I have worked with professional programmers with masters degrees who could barely produce even the most straight forward stuff.

Having said that there are a lot of resources for people to learn. Java is easier than C++. Python is a real langauge that is easier than both.

Good luck/Have fun.
Reply:With a little patience, you could learn enough to write simple programs for yourself.

I would recommend Visual Basic as a starting language, and I would recommend "Teach Yourself Visual Basic Programming in 21 Days" by Sams at any Barnes %26amp; Nobles store. (Sams has a whole series of "Teach Yourself ... in 21 Days" books, and I recommend that approach).

However, be aware that whichever language you decide on, it will cost you to purchase the software "environment", such as Visual Basic, C++, etc. The "environment" is where you build your programs and then compile them into executable .EXE files.

How can I learn programming in visual C++,,,becuase I am facing problems, in completin my assignments.?

A lot of VC++ programmers started out by working through the Scribble tutorial.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/defaul...

How can I learn programming in visual C++,,,becuase I am facing problems, in completin my assignments.?
Buy a book or get an e-book

Sry I don't know any e-book URLs

Good luck

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I want to learn programming?

Well to say it simply, i want to learn programming. I have no idea where to begin or even what language to learn. SO it woul dbe apperciated if i could get some help THANKs

I want to learn programming?
If you don't want to invest in any compilers why not just learn Javascript. It is a language like Basic and is used to manipulate data in a web page. It will teach your about loops and subroutines and functions, etc. There are many internet sites that have Javascript tutorials. You don't even need a web site. All of the HTML will work from your computer for your use only. It can later be uploaded to a site if you want others to have access.

It is a pretty powerful language. At my site I have created a calculator that works with numbers hundreds of digits long and works a single digit at a time like doing it by hand.
Reply:If you can get your hands on a copy turing is the easiest language to learn it is avaiable in must canadian schools. If you are not able to get a copy flash actionscipt is also a good why to start, or microsoft visual basic. On the other hand if you dont want to go even that deep into programming start with html
Reply:Josh my friend, first you must know where do you want to run your program, which OS and what kind of software do you want?

You must answer all of these questions first and then you’ll know which language and what platform and what language should learn.

1) What kind of program do you want to create: Web-based or standalone application.

2) What operating system you want your program runs on.

3) What type of you application: Game? Mobile? Network App? Database App? Or just like “Hello World” that can run as a command line and show or run with graphic user interface?

If you selected Web-based, you can use many languages such as PHP, ASP, and JSP. Then you have to know what OS or platform you want to run it. If you want to run over all platforms: Windows, Linux, UNIX; try PHP. If you want only Windows, go with ASP. This is just an example I show you how to make decision.

Final question 3) you should also know the type of your application. If you want to make a computer game like StarCraft, Web-based language is not completely suitable. You have to learn another language such as C, C++, VB or another. If you want to make a Database Application, OK see the OS you want. If Windows only with Microsoft’s database, go with C# or VB. If you want to make a network program by yourself such as Messenger, choose the OS; if Windows chosen, go with C++. If you want to run it over .net platform, choose GUI in C# or C++.

The above is just an example, example, example. You should know what you are standing at and what your purpose is before start learning. If you selected without see the target you’ll get in the future, you may waste much time you’ve used.
Reply:Learn Python. It's great for beginners. I heard some people said never learn BASIC coz it teaches you bad programming habits.
Reply:Saying you want to learn programming is like saying you want to learn to speak.

There are many "languages", both "high-level" and "low-level".

Some are better for one thing, some are better for another, and some are pretty good for everything. Some are fairly easy to learn and some are not.

Most "modern" stuff taught these days is High-level like Java, Visual Basic, Perl, Python, etc.

There are some "not quite" so high, and also not quite so common these days, such as C, C+, Pascal, Fortran, etc.

Then there are lower level like MS-DOS, CPM, JPL, and some others that are almost "extinct" at the regular school level.

Last are the "basic" codes called "assembly" which is different for each "family" of processors, or "machine" language which is the lowest level and written in "binary."

The first thing you need to do is figure out WHAT you want to be able to program, then learn a language that is used for that type of programming.

How easy is it to learn a computer programming language like JAVA?

Java is much easier than other languages like C/C++ since all objects in Java are reference counted (don't need allocation/deallocation). I know quite a few peole who learnt Java as first programming language.

However, you need to learn Object Oriented Approach before taking on Java as well as have some basic idea of Operating System like Threads, Synchronization etc.

Usually most beginner books will explain the above items too. However, I'd suggest you have some friend etc to explain the things to you as it might be easier to grasp from book once you have a basic idea.

How easy is it to learn a computer programming language like JAVA?
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Reply:it depends of your computer programming knowledge. the more you understand computers the easier it can be. if you have no knowledge of programing it would be difficult to learn JAVA. i would start with a scripting language like VBscript and understand the concept. JAVA and other languages like C++ are object oriented and are more complicated.

What programming language should i start to learn it to be a professional one?

I have good knowledge about programming and its basics and i used before C, fortran.also i used matlab in some projects.

I want to start again now with this amasing world so what langauage should i start with as there are many languages as C++,C#,Java %26amp; Visual Basic etc.

What programming language should i start to learn it to be a professional one?
It really depends on what interests you most and what you see yourself doing several years from now. Secondary considerations are your current situation(do you have access to VS.net?), the system you will be learning on(ms or Linux?), and your learning environment(prof training vs teaching yourself?).

C++ is easily the most powerful and versatile language around, and with your experience in C you would have a good foundation to build upon.

Having said that, if you choose Java you will find a large community of support, many open source tools and IDEs available to you, and a very powerful platform on which you could develop a wide variety of applications from small games for your cell phone to large enterprise applications.

Whatever language you choose make sure you focus on core software design concepts and not just the language.
Reply:If you already know C, then you should move onto C++. It's the most powerful programming language that there is at the moment, and it can easily be converted from one operating system to another (if needed.)
Reply:I started with BASIC. I enjoy C++ because it is so versatile and used in so many applications

How long does it take to learn a programming language like c++?

I work in the computer field doing helpdesk and I'm looking into changing fields.

How long does it take to learn a programming language like c++?
It is great that you are considering a more challenging career.Everyone has different aptitudes and motivation levels.

Generally speaking, if you eat, sleep, and drink C++ for the next two and a half years then, you ought to become a fairly proficient entry-level programmer.

Whichever programming language that you decide to focus on, I recommend that you work your way through several authoritative books. Study the concepts and examples. Duplicate the examples. In addition, try your own variations. Work out the problems. Write as many programs as possible.

Constantly challenge yourself by not only asking why—but also why not and what if. I would also suggest that you take a course in programming logic, systems analysis, and at least one other programming language.

Good luck.

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Reply:to learn C++, not very long. to be get a really good understanding of it and to be taken seriously by employers (if you want to actually get a job programming) with take years plus a degree of some sort.
Reply:You can get an associates degree in C++ in about 2 years at a community college.
Reply:Im a computer science student and C++ was thought to us for 4 months. But this are only the basics. To master it, it would probably take you about a year and a half. It really depends on you though.

If you do not have any background in programming then it would seem difficult for you to learn.

It will also depend on what types of applications you plan to develop whit C++.

There are alot of references on the web to help you create your desired application.

Gudluk on your venture!
Reply:Learning the language is not a problem. u can learn C++ in less than a month. the part that takes time is developing application and going through the language to the advanced parts.

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Which programming language would be good for Middle School kids to learn?

Our school is considering offering computer programming as an elective class. We would want to choose a language that wouldn't be extremely hard but would also be relevant to 12 or 13 year olds. We don't want something that's going to be extinct in a few years. Which language should we go with?

Which programming language would be good for Middle School kids to learn?
I would also go with some sort of combination JavaScript because you don't need any sort of complicated tools to use it - just a text editor and a web browser. It's also likely to be around forever. In this case, you would probably have to teach them HTML alongside of JavaScript, but that shouldn't be too overwhelming.

I also suggest Adobe's ActionScript 3.0 because it is quite similar to the next version of JavaScript which will be out within the next few years. Adobe provides a free tool (the Flex Framework) to anyone who wants to download it. Unfortunately, this may be a bit complicated to use. Fortunately,they also provide their premier tool, Flex Builder, free for educational purposes here http://www.flexregistration.com/ .

Good luck.
Reply:I(am 15) started programming this year as an elective subject and I just love it. I am learning Java and the actual website has a forum where you can ask for help over the holidays, there will always be someone who will help but not give you the answer flat out.There is an condensed version of the program called jGrasp.It is great for starting out. Use Java you wont regret it.
Reply:Its not a programming language (its a scripting language)

But HTML is so easy, JavaScript is also cool but a little more complex.

HTML and JavaScript are used for webpages.
Reply:I am unsure of this. Maybe something, that is simple. Text script. Light HTML...

The Best way to learn programming?

OK so I've been learning C++ for a little while now.

I've spent £170 on books for it and read them all. I keep them handy as well.

My problem is that I want to start projects that will help push my knowledge. So this way i will run into problems i don't know how to overcome and be forced to look it up etc. But I can't think of any projects to make in C++ console environment.

I had a quick blast at windows forms but that's C. not c++. So i got confused fairly quickly.. System::string? not std::string? anyway..

So.. my question reall is this..

Should I

a) Keep hacking away at windows coding, i'll get it eventually.

b) Make a bigger console project to make sure i learn it all.

c) Go and learn something easier like python and come back to C later.

Any ideas or suggestions for how i should procede learning will be greatly appreciated.

p.s. I do eventually want to move to windows forms/winAPI coding. Most of the projects i really want to make would be best done in those i think.

The Best way to learn programming?
No C++ is a good start. My suggestion would be to take a class. Also look into learning Object Oriented Programming in C++, this will help you later when you move to Java or C#.
Reply:In addition to george's answers, a good site to ask questions is www.experts-exchange.com
Reply:go and search in google there you type "c++ source codes" then you will have some idea ok
Reply:Windows forms are C++ rather than C (for example, Microsoft's Visual C++). So keep going on those, as you say those are where most of your work will be done.
Reply:Try here for info

http://www.good-tutorials.com/

http://www.digitaljuice.com/

http://www.tutorialkit.com/

http://www.codestyles.com/

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Reply:C++ was the first thing I learned, and when I eventually had to work with Python it seemed a lot less intuitive than C. Changing might just confuse you or present you with different problems.

You might want to try a bigger console project to help drive it all home, if you feel ambitious enough and won't be crushed if you find you aren't ready for it yet. If not...practice makes perfect. best of luck.

Depending on your resources, a class might also help.
Reply:If window coding is what you want then stick to that. May I sugest game programing. Game programing utilises most of the feature of the laguage and a lot of games benefit from object orientation which is what makes C++ different from C. Well that and some semantics. This way, you learn the language, run into plenty of dificulties and can use your windows API knowledge. I think microsoft just released a free tool to develop games for windows.
Reply:Try here for info

http://www.good-tutorials.com/

http://www.digitaljuice.com/

http://www.tutorialkit.com/

http://www.codestyles.com/

http://www.sitecube.com/website/promo_bw...

http://www.techtutorials.net/

http://www.theeldergeek.com/

Fast Why To Learn Programming?

ok so im really into games and the whole digital arts feild. But iv always thought it would be cool to write programs and have fun with it. But i just a few weeks ago i got a really cool idea for some software. So is there an easy way to learn programming? Like some software that teaches you or something?

Fast Why To Learn Programming?
w3schools its pretty good..

and (no kiddin) the "For Dummies" books are REALLY good...
Reply:you must bend your a** to do this first...

start with the basic programming language C (understand the concepts , thats enough )

second move on to C++ and try to apply objects for your code

..

thats it you've learnt a programming language ...try to finish up this syllabus in a month hardly ..

then toy can move for any application specific language

(like visual basic , java)

but i recommend once you are done with c++(mainly object oriented programming) then i recommend .net framework..

with Visual studio .net....(where you can make more simple games in minutes , once you had the gaming logic in hand)..

dont try to get the assisyance from aa mentor or anya your friends (cause you can't learn all the programmming and memory concepts unless you are a prodigious , ingenious , fast learner ...)...

peoples above have given you the link of some online tutorials .. they'l help you for sure...(but for that you must first be crystal clear with the above foundation what i did mention to you )..

good Luck !

make an endevour first , then you'l find a swifty stream of code in yourself !!
Reply:The only way you will learn is by practicing, and chances are you won't be able to design the app you want right off the bat. So practice parts of it, get an IDE (Visual Studio is nice, the express version is free) and implement pieces of the application to understand how programming works.

Their is no fast track, and I highly recommend actually writing programs to learn instead of just reading a book. Sometimes just copying someone else's code, and trying to understand it while you do, and then debugging it after it's written (because it will most surely contain a bug or two) is a great way to learn.
Reply:I say don't start with C. Instead, take a look at Python http://www.python.org/ that will be a more gentle introduction. Thats the language they use at my university for the game design class. Once you learn the basics of Python, you can really program in about any language since they are all very similar. After you get the basics down, you can start looking into graphical elements, gaming, (and AI for computer opponents). Many libraries are being created for Python gaming. Check out this site http://www.pygame.org/news.html

Don't expect it to be an easy overnight thing though. Becoming a good programmer takes time and practice. Good luck in your endevours.

Oh, I forgot to mention there is a program some high schoolers use to learn another language Java, its called BlueJ http://www.bluej.org/
Reply:In short, no.

Programming is more than just learning a programming language, which is difficult unto itself. You need to learn techniques, concepts, and a lot more.

There are books in the "...for dummies" series that are great at getting you started and showing you the ropes. But bear in mind that programming and application development is not something you can just pick up. It requires a lot of study and experimentation. Give yourself time to learn and don't rush into it.

With your idea, you also need to decide what language to use to develop the software, along with what platform to target.

And once you learn the language and its conventions, I'd recommend reading a book called "Code Craft". It'll give you an idea of how to round out your knowledge with good programming techniques and practices.

Of course you do have another option: finding someone to develop your idea for you.
Reply:The only way to learn it is to sit down and do it. I don't know what language you're interested in... I'd recommend something object-oriented if you want to get into games.
Reply:There are many tutorials online. You could start with Visual Basic, thats what I started with. If you're into programming, here's a good website

http://www.w3schools.com

If you want to be a fast programmer, i suggest you practice everyday as if you were learning a new language. Good luck!

What Computer Programming Language Should I learn?

What computer language do I want to learn if I want to make good, solid, and interactive web pages? I already know html, xhtml, and css. Is there any scrip language like javascript or php i should learn? Thanks

What Computer Programming Language Should I learn?
Yes, javascript works with web pages and forms and it can be really fun.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scripting_l...

"PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.

http://www.php.net/

Another scripting language gaining popularity is Python, it is object oriented - may be good to focus on that as less people know it and NASA uses it.

http://www.python.org/

There's lots of other languages to like mozquito and TCL, check out this forum

http://www.utoronto.ca/ian/www8/script.h...
Reply:HTML and Javascript are used most often to create websites. So I'd probably suggest Javascript. It is used for a lot of other things too, especially graphical and interactive type content.
Reply:javascript is a clientside language, it would be beneficial to learn it no matter what serverside language you wish to learn

I like PHP, but it tends to be not as mainstream as ASP or Java
Reply:You could also try Python. It is free and easy to learn. A few web frameworks use Python as a programming language. The Apache web server, for example, has a python module available. Django is a a pretty well known web framework that uses Python.

Ruby is another up and coming programming language. Ruby on Rails is, from what I hear, an excellent web development environment as well.

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