Monday, May 24, 2010

I want learn video game programming where should i start.?

anyone have anybooks where i should start..


something light where i could catch on very quickly then move my wat up to the more difficult stuff i know it takes time and passion. please your advice would mean lots to me

I want learn video game programming where should i start.?
I've always found that the best way to learn anything is to create a project for yourself. I work as a game programmer now, and I got my start by creating simple little games and game modifications.





If you're absolutely new to computer programming, don't be afraid to do something basic at first. The first thing I ever made was a game in Flash, which is really not very programming-intensive whatsoever, but will expose you to basic programming concepts in a "fun" way, rather than the boring "Computer Science way." Try out http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Games/ for tutorials on making games using Flash.





For more hard-core stuff, you're going to want to learn C/C++/C#. This is difficult, so be prepared.


Any book rated highly on Amazon.com will help you out here, but still, just following a book can be quite boring. Again, its best to do a project with a definite goal in mind. A simple 2D tile-based game is a good goal for a newbie C# programmer - pick up a book which combines C# and DirectX, for example.





If you're feeling particularity motivated, you might try working with Ogre3D, a great free 3D engine which will let you make 3D games (ogre3d.com). Ogre is well documented and their examples are good, and if you are patient and work through them slowly they should make sense eventually.





Cheers and good luck!
Reply:U could go 2 a career center near u and they will tell u about a job u could get working with computer simulators. That helps with video game designs.

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What is the best program to learn the Japanese language?

I have been very interested in the japanese language and culture within the past year. I want to be able to speak Japanese well, but I find it very hard to do so without anyone to actually speak with on a daily basis. Is there a program out there that is easy to understand, and help me learn on my own? I have bought a few in the past, but they are not helpful at all! They teach you how to say words and phrases, but I have no clue what the words or phrases are! Help!

What is the best program to learn the Japanese language?
there is http://japanesepod101.com which has free podcasts.
Reply:Its called Rosetta Stone. If you cant learn it from them - you cant learn!





http://www.rosettastone.com
Reply:Hold on....





Try this website!





http://www.byki.com/
Reply:Just go to Hawaii. You can hang out on Waikiki and learn Japanese just by listening to everybody on the beach (and on the street, in your hotel, in the restaurants, etc., etc.)
Reply:There is none. You cannot expect to learn a language from a computer program. Languages require a lot more effort than that.
Reply:muzzy
Reply:I don't know if you have a college degree or not, but you can teach english in japan if you do. the best and only way to truly learn a language is to immerse yourself in it. teaching english is a good way to be able to live abroad.
Reply:Try TeLL me More by Auralog, it is much better than any other software. You can contact them and ask for a free demo CD at http://www.auralog.com/
Reply:This is what I did with satisfactory results. I bought cassette teaching tapes and put the player under my pillow at night, and played the tapes while I slept. This takes time. The only downside is that I can only speak Japanese while I sleep. I hope that you have better results.


Which is a better programming language to learn, C++ or Java, to find work in the financial industry?

Both... (you'll need them) and you'll gotta learn a lot of new languages that'll appear, the best thing is to learn the basics of programming, so you'll can learn any language in just a few days...

Which is a better programming language to learn, C++ or Java, to find work in the financial industry?
I guess you are tryint to enter the field through trading areas. Those need both quick and dirty programming for solving new problems, AND user friendlly interfaces.


You will find that its usefl to know Matlab and/or Mathematica.


Visual Basic IS needed (on spite of the previous poster laugh) in order to expand excel capabilities. I do that all the time and, although I ultimately reprogram what I did in VB, it provides a fast solution.
Reply:Both can REALLY come in handy. They're both a lot alike. And they're both cross-platform. I am not exactly sure what you mean by "financial industry," but it may depend on the company.





They may want to use VB or something. LoL! =). That makes me laugh, but some do.
Reply:i would tend to lean towards java, but as eveyone has said, once you have learnt the basics in one langauage, you can generally pick up things in other languages quickly. if you learn both well, then you are definiatly be at an advantage
Reply:I'd say Java, but that's more from a general sense than from a finance-specific sense - like the above poster said, it's best to just learn the basics since a lotta things carry over between languages - but you can learn the basics in any language. Java, being the more advanced of the two, probably has more forward-thinking features that newer languages will implement than the older C++. I know both and find Java a whole lot more useful, but the same basic principles apply to both.


What is a good website to learn about computer programing?

I'm trying to teach myself some programming skills for computers i have no certain language i want to learn i would perfer the easiest one to start with also i would like a website that has tutorials and so forth





thanks in advance

What is a good website to learn about computer programing?
For web programming, you need to learn HTML first, then likely CSS. A great site for tutorials on this is: http://www.w3schools.com





As for object oriented programming, there are a few to choose from when starting. The most common choices seem to be C++, Java and VB. All have thier merits and downfalls, but all are good learning tools (I would say Java personally). Once you learn one of these, the others are extremely simple to picj up as they have the same underlying comcepts.


Turorials:


Java: http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/


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


VB: http://www.vbtutor.net/vbtutor.html





Once these are learned, stepping up to other languages such as C, C#, python, php, etc. should be no problem. Good luck!
Reply:For web programming languages - HTML, JavaScript, SQL tutorial http://www.webdevelopersnotes.com/. Site has hundreds of articles on web design and development.
Reply:Visual basic 2005 is a really easy language if you have windows. http://msdn.microsoft.com/express/ will help you get started with an express edition and tutorials. Go to Visual C++ if you want to get more complex





You may want to join this yahoo group http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Micro...








HTML and CSS if you want web development then eventually ASP





http://www.csszengarden.com HTML %26amp; CSS


http://msdn.microsoft.com/express/vwd/ ASP
Reply:There is not one programming language out there. There are lots. Your could make an effort to understand how a language works, like Visual Basic, and the logic of it's infrastructure by practicing on MS Access. It was easy and fun for me to build a simple database and learn little by little the program's concepts which helped me a lot in understanding how a computer language works.


But thats just me. Another alternative (seems boring to me) is to buy some begginers books about a specific language and try to follow it's examples.


What programming was used to make MySpace and YouTube?

I'm curious to know what kind of programming was used to build MySpace and YouTube. Was Ajax/php involved?





I'm very interested in learning programming to make my own applications, but I don't have a clue where to begin. Any suggestions?

What programming was used to make MySpace and YouTube?
I have to agree with manuelriliz. For web development php is a very good choice. Of course, if you intend to do any such thing, knowledge of html and SQL syntax for interfacing with MySQL or other database knowledge is practically required.





For general purpose apps that are not web dependent, it would depend somewhat on what type of program you want to make.


I like Perl, but it's well suited to what I use it for.


I've used C++, VB, ObjectPAL, LISP, etc. all for certain purposes that they worked well for. JAVA is basically a replacement for C++ and is good for all-around general programming. Most gaming apps are still written in C++ and more recently in C#.
Reply:If you want to learn how to program, for god's sake don't use myspace as an example. It was designed by monkeys in Cold Fusion and they haven't been able to maintain it because the monkeys went off the deep end after being logged out for the 30th time in a single session.





YouTube is well written but written in Python. I wouldn't really recommend it.





Start with PHP. Pretty much every server supports it, it's easy, it's secure, it's fast. And there's lots of prebuilt packages for it.
Reply:If you are already a programmer, then I'd suggest starting with learning basic HTML / XHTML and PHP, and delay learning about AJAX. The reason is because the concepts of listeners and events in a very amorphous language like javascript are often difficult to grasp, even for experienced programmers.





I'd also suggest picking one browser to work with until you are able to fully understand browser incompatibilities. You can save yourself a lot of frustration by doing that.





If you are not a programmer at all, and are interested in getting to know it better. I'd suggest working with either perl or C. Those languages will acquaint you with basic programming constructs and patterns that will pay big dividends when working with a more modern web scripting language.

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What should I learn to know about web designs and programming ?

I am a freelance journalist planning to start a web magazine. For this i need to learn web programming, but i have no idea about how to start ? I mean I dont know anything about basics of programming for the WEB. Even things like web server, FTP or any other terms are not known to me .





I basically want to focus on learning JOOMLA CMS for making my site because we want to use Ijoomla magazine component for it .





Please suggest how should a novice like me start learning the terms and tricks of web design ....





I would also appreciate if someone can tell me where in central india, I can find tutors for this...





Thanks in advance...

What should I learn to know about web designs and programming ?
Start in HTML web programming, then learn something about web design.
Reply:It takes years to master the skill sets needed to learn effective and robust web programming.





This is THE reason for the existence of "CMS" applications like Joomla. Joomla makes it easier for the non-programmer to manage dynamic content of a website.





I suggest get up and going with the CMS then look around for programmers when you want to refine or add features and functionality. You won't have any time to do journalism if you seek to master web programming which takes years
Reply:First of all programming and web design are apples and oranges. If you want to make web pages you need a MARKUP LANGUAGE. Markup languages are instructions that a web brouser uses to display info like text, images, and video. If you want a simple page like a blogg or something you can learn HTML (hypertext markup language) or XHTML. You can also learn JAVA. Another option if you dont want to spend a lot of time learning the language you can buy Frountpage for windows ( i think its under a new name now) or Dreamweaver. Thies applications alow you to make proffesional web pages just by simply pointing and clicking (like using Photoshop). If you want to go the learning rout get the book "the complete reference html %26amp;xhtml " by Thomas A. Powell and "Core Java" by Gary Cornell, Cay s. Horstmann. And as for the second part of your question Im an American I dont know jack about any other country.
Reply:I think the best way to start is to have Joomla set up
Reply:http://getafreelnacer.com/ provides free web site design , professional web design, web design company, custom website design, web design and development.
Reply:the first thing that you should learn if u want to make a website is standard html google it and it should come up w some tutorials for learning how to write it
Reply:First start learning HTML language which is too much easy to learn. That will help you to design simple webpages.


After that for advanced web designing learn some scripting languages such as CSS scripting, Javascript which will help you to improve your webpages.


There are lots of websites which provides tutorials for web designing. Just Google for it.


You can get free webpage layouts from


http://www.freewebtemplates.com/ which has a huge collection of free web templates.
Reply:Start with Y! Geocitie's or Tripod's pre-formatted style stencils until you get well enough along to be able to write your own HTML. You don't need to learn scripting to start out!





You're eventually going to have to learn Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and possibly CSS and scripting languages - but start simple with a Free Y! Geocities web page in Y! to practice with,





"Secret" #1:-)


In IE Explorer: Click on the "View"Tab, then select "Source" This gives you the uderlying HTML code for most any web page. As an example try doing it to my web site (Fair Warning:This is a Neo-Pagan site): http://www.barsoomfishrap.org. It ain't as pretty as a pro site, but it has the advantage of being easily maintained, and it does the job I need to do just fine. I pay Y! to give me more tools and no ads - "Your Mileage May Vary!" Grok?





Secret#2


You can use MS Word to do your HTML Scripting for you. One of its drawbacks is that the header on it is huge. It drowns the reader in "source" information that they don't need to be seeing, and that you may not want revealed about your computer, so you're going to have to edit it out. Another problem is it doesn't DO bullet lists very well. You may want to ***Download*** or buy a "What You see Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) HTML editor. You don't have to be a code monkey like I am - you can do a web page without even seeing the underlying HTML.





Secret #3


One reason not to specify fonts styles is that the reader's browser may not have it, and the reader can often choose the font style s/he reads it with - it's a waste of time... Don't try to map out exactly to the pixel where things should go, most browsers simply ignore it and display it the way it "wants" to. META tags often help Search Engines Find you, be prepared to relentlessly promote your e-zine - But do it on the cheap until you get a feel for what to buy... In fact, do everything on the cheap side that you can!





Secret #4.


A Seach Engine is your friend! there's alot of material on-line you can get for free. Don't buy "solutions" until you've tried to get somethng similar for free! Try places like Download.com





Secret#5:


Don't use clashing colors that make your website unreadable. Patience is very short on the web, and you don't want your reader's trying hard to read your prose, because they'll quickly move on to the next site... Pls don't use red on green letters on a black background. Speaking of patience, another good example of what NOT to do can be found at Prince's (the singer) website. His "professional" web designers force you to watch a 5+ five minute video EACH time you access the site, with no way to tern the d@mn thing off! If you absolutely need an entrance page, create it so those who only want information can get to it quickly.


Do you know of a good program to learn Korean?

I'm trying to learn the Korean language. Does anyone know of a good program. I have tried some online lessons but it's starting to get confusing.


Can anyone give me any suggestions?


Thanks.

Do you know of a good program to learn Korean?
actually, there is a tv program in korea - there is a english speaking host who will teach to speak korean. not sure what the title was called, but i saw the show on www.youtube.com
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Reply:Try using Pimsleur Language learning. It is easy and actually pretty cheap.
Reply:take a course in it at a college, or on and immersion course, where you go to Korea and live with a Korean family and take courses while you are there. I think that is the best way to learn.
Reply:Move there.





It is called total immersion.
Reply:Cam sam ne da!





just a word I learned while living in Seoul for five years.
Reply:Yea, umm well its not really a program but if you go to google and click language tools and select to translate to koren you can learn any word in that language you would like to, but i don't know i just like playing with that and to see how some words translate





good luck learning


Jen
Reply:Hi there...


Well I have done some of the online Sogang university courses.... but that was a few years ago.





When I started to learn Korean, my friends were opposed to me learning to read (stupid right?), but im so stubborn, I learnt it in one afternoon.


After that I would practice my reading with newspapers (not knowing what it meant of course, but I couldn navigate with a dictionary and a few peices of scrap paper)... would watch Korean drama series/movies without subtitles.





Just force yourself to be as alienated as possible while learning.


I find that if something is too easy, or if there is too much english to fall back on when it gets difficult, you dont actually remember it.
Reply:I know you can watch korean TV.
Reply:Have you tried the Sogang one?


It's what I started with when I had no other resources and helped me immensly. http://korean.sogang.ac.kr should be the address if it hasn't changed.


Where i can learn C programming ( btech cs first year uptu university )on internet?

I am a first year student of btech cs branch in uptu university i want to know where i can learn c programming ,i want to start from basic i want to know a good site from where i can learn and can score very well in computers.Please help its my first year i want to score well.

Where i can learn C programming ( btech cs first year uptu university )on internet?
i would suggest for ebooks rather than online studies because you would get more wide scop for free in the book


but then a lot of sites are available online you can search it on google or yahoo search engines


the one below is shortlisted not the best but one of the online sites
Reply:you can go for www.cprogramming.com





there are many sites but go for one and complete ,i am sure you will get everything


one more place


http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Dave/C/CE.html
Reply:There are lots of resources on the internet to learn C programming and I have provided some of them below. But if you are keen on mastering C, the best way to do it (IMHO) is to grab a copy of "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan and Ritchie, the authors of the language. There is no source which is more authoritative and more complete than this book but its not for the rank newbie.





Links that can help you out :





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


http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Dave/C/





Once you know a little bit about the language, go to


http://c-faq.com/


This is a wonderful list of FAQ's on C programming.





All the best !


Is there any software that I can use to build a PHP-MYSQL database without knowing programming?

This program should create HTML for a dynamic database-driven website .





Hopefully it will be a free solution. I dont have a big budget to work with, or time to go learn programming now.





Please help!

Is there any software that I can use to build a PHP-MYSQL database without knowing programming?
It's called a "consultant", and it'll cost $$$
Reply:If you want to use mysql and php to full advantage you need to learn the language, if you don't you will never get any real use of the system.

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How can I learn more on Programming concepts?

"but the best language to learn is html" - HTML is a markup language, not a programming language.








Can you code in anything yet? If not, pick a language and start. In general VB is the worst to start with if you want to move on to anything else, because it encourages what are seen as bad habits in other languages.


What do you want to write? Apps to be run on a PC or webprogramming?





For PC-run stuff, Java is probably the easiest to port, but it's also pretty high on resources. C/C++ are pretty widely used, but very low level so there's a rather steep learning curve. Python and Perl are good, though i've not come accross much written in either for Windows, mostly *nix. Perl is more server-side scripting than application writing, though.





For web-based programming, PHP is a popular one, and there's hundreds of tutorials out there.

How can I learn more on Programming concepts?
the best thing to do is buy books on the subject. but the best language to learn is html. there are a lot of free tutorials and you don't have to buy any software to get started with
Reply:If you want to learn programming the best bet is to start with Java as it is completely free and fairly easy to learn. You would need to download Java from www.sun.com and then get Eclipse from www.eclipse.org. Alternatively you could look at Python, Ruby etc they are easy(ish) to learn.


I am a beginner to programming, and I would like to learn using Cocoa (Xcode)?

I want to take up programming, but where do I start? i have looked for tutorials, but they all expect that you already know some sort of programming language and think you are trying to convert to the other. I am using a mac and would like to learn cocoa/objective-c inside Xcode. I do have avid computing skills however, and can easily work my odds and ins of a computer, but I really want to know a good place to start programming. Any suggestions? Please?

I am a beginner to programming, and I would like to learn using Cocoa (Xcode)?
What you want is the ebook, "Become an Xcoder, Leopard Edition" (link below). The description says, "A free book for starting with Cocoa using Objective-C... written for non-programmers."


I want to learn a programming language. Where should I start, and can you recommend some books?

I've been interested in computers for a while. Now I'm getting in to them. I'm building my own computer -had to RMA the motherboard but will be replacing it soon- and I'm going to learn a little FORTRAN soon as part of an astrophysics class.





I honestly have no idea what I'd do with said programming language, but I'd like to know how computers tick. I'm 15 so my budget isn't that big. I'd like to have a book, because I'm kind of obsessed with printed matter.





A few years ago I tried to learn Python, but I never got very far.





I'd like to be able to make some money, so what can I do that could become profitable?





My current computer sucks -can't even play Portal with all the specs turned down- but my new computer will have plenty of power, so I can play with whatever shiny stuff said programming language will offer.





What do you guys recommend?

I want to learn a programming language. Where should I start, and can you recommend some books?
The comment above about learning how to program is spot on. Once you know how to program and understand the concepts, the knowledge is pretty well transferable to all languages.





A great place for you to start might be GameMaker. It allows you to build the logic for computer games visually... then when you get more advanced you can add in code using a built in script language that is very similar to C / C++. A book is available to go with this program. It is only $20 bucks to register it. Check out the first link below.





My son has "thrown" together a handful of freeware games using GameMaker and you can take a look at those at WigPigs (second link).





If you are interested in building interactive websites, look into learning PHP %26amp; MySQL (will require a webhosting service that supports these - most do). Both PHP and MySQL are open source so your only cost would be webhosting.





I have a commercial service (online student newspapers) that is build entirely using PHP %26amp; MySQL plus a little javascript here and there... (third link shows a live site running on the software).





Even though you have tried Python, you might want to give it a second chance. I have a fairly successful commercial (shareware) educational game that is written in Python and uses a number of open source Python libraries (fourth link).





Making money: Well that is going to depend as much or more on the idea and whether it meets any needs that people might have. If you create a decent quality educational game / program, I might be willing to market it for you.
Reply:You can learn .NET or JAVA


and you can download many ebooks at


http://www.netbks.com/
Reply:http://www.hitmill.com/programming/realb...





http://www.cprogramming.com/books.html





http://forum.microchip.com/tm.aspx?m=266...
Reply:Well, here's the rub... You don't need to a learn a language, you need to learn how to program. Learning a language is just syntax and semantics. If you know *how* to code well, you simply need to write code in that given language.





Now, that being said, the biggest "trendy" language nowadays is Java. However, if you learn Java first, you are missing out on memory management as the JVM does all of that for you. I would suggest you learn C or C++ (or both) first, paying special attention to pointers and how to use them, and then move on to Java. There are a lot of books on the subject, just head to your local bookstore and pick the one that looks prettiest to you ;-)





Good luck!
Reply:Definitely, the best and most straight forward way to learn programming languages on the net, is http://w3schools.com/





They have everything you need. I use it for work all the time... it's just great !!





They have all you need for web programming. There you can learn all the languages you need to do websites and make some money :)
Reply:the best thing is to do is to take it a step at a time. first understand the concept of pesudocode. so learn pseudocde first then slowly get aquainted wit a siple language such as C or C++. then after u can move on to java or vbm.net. dont try to just learn a language in the middle stage. start wit the basics and then develope. i'm doing a bachalors in computer and thats is how i started. and now i'm already writing my own programs for fun and if the oppertunity arises i do it for a little cash. hope i helped, gluck wit learning programming. =)


Anybody know a good place online to learn the programming language "C"?

free online tutorial is what im looking for...





not very experienced so i want a tutorial for noobs hehe

Anybody know a good place online to learn the programming language "C"?
http://www.cprogramming.com





Excellent place to start.

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Where should i go to learn to program a video game free if you are only 11?

I am only 11 and i want to learn how to program a video game. I can only program web sites in html. I know a little bit about JavaScript.

Where should i go to learn to program a video game free if you are only 11?
Go to a library and check out programming books. Even if they are in basic they will help you.
Reply:Thats a really good start! You can definatly buy books that work together with video gaming programs, programs such as Houdini, and Maya. Houdini uses Python and Maya uses its own programing language called MEL ( Maya Embeded Language)





You can also download an excellent program, built for programing games, its called blender. You download it for free and use it for free, i am not sure what the programing language for that package is, but you can ask. When you find out you can get tutorials on the language, or buy books about it, and incorporate what you learn with the program.


You can download blender from www.blender3d.com





GOOD LUCK!





PS- if you want to download free trial versions of the other two professional programs than here are the websites





Maya- www.alias.com ( i think that leads you to a new site)





Houdini- www.sidefx.com





PS(2)- Dont listen to the guy who gave you the first answer, I guess he is just a dumb *** than couldnt really get any languages, you seem a lot smarter than he is, so go learn and have fun!
Reply:Too YOUNG !!! its true. you have to have the basic. Creating games is a combination of math, science and even art. Stay in school study hard, play hard, when you get older, get yourself a relevant degree. And you can create video games, and get paid.
Reply:Buy a book!And keep asking from people that


my website http://grubb.atspace.com


I'm 12
Reply:You're too young. Trust me. I was interested in C++, Visual Basics, and other crap, when I was 10. Spent weeks looking for tutorials and stuff on the net. Big waste of time. Didn't understand a THING. You have to take classes like in highschool or something to actually be able to program. HTML can be learned by an 8 year old, it's nothing like video game programming languages (C++ is mainly used for video games). For now, just play games, so in the future, you'll know how to program a very good game. Also, at your age, review other games, it's a good experience.


Can i learn PC technician then proceed to programming?

I want to get more skills in both field. Is it better

Can i learn PC technician then proceed to programming?
Both fields are important, with lots of job openings.





In both fields it is important for a practicioner to know a little about the other field.





When something goes wrong, it could be because of hardware, or software. All IT workers need to be able to know how to tell which, and trouble shoot both to some degree.





Better depends on your disposition and interests.


You might get some more insight from sites such as this one


http://www.interviewrx.com/index
Reply:Certainly you can, but you really don't need any background as a PC technician to learn how to program.





As far as career potential, go with software rather than PC technician.


Which is easier to learn, programming in c++ or oracle?

its depends upon your logic strength.





whether u learn C++, java or oracle,





you must have good logic building characteristics. otherwise there isn't any use of wasting time.





my opinion is C++ is easier then oracle

Which is easier to learn, programming in c++ or oracle?
I don't know if c++ is latin exactly.. these days you'd almost be better off learning JAVA. anyway I though c++ was easier but that's just me.
Reply:It's best to learn C++ because if you learn C++ it would be easy to learn almost any programming language. It's like Latin is the root language of many popular languages like Spanish, Italian, etc. It's quite the same idea with C++
Reply:Oracle, like the database? These are two completely different things. Technically C++ is easier to learn because it t's just computer language. Oracle is a whole world: the database, the PL/SQL "language", Oracle Applications, Oracle e-Commerce, Business Intelligence, Peoplesoft, etc.





If you eventually plan to learn Oracle, I would recommend starting with Java. It is very similar to C++. There are free java IDE's, even Oracle has JDeveloper. They use Java a lot, for example, you can write stored procedures in Java. Then download the free Oracle 10g Express and Oracle SQL Developer.


Does anyone know the best way I can learn guitar online or with videos?

I don't know how to read music, just pick up and play basic chords and then go with what sounds best. It's hard to get better that way. There is no time for in person lessons. Anyone had any luck with any of the learning programs out there?

Does anyone know the best way I can learn guitar online or with videos?
youtube has LOTS of lessons, from beginners to advanced.
Reply:my daughter is teaching herself from this website


she knows how to read music so not sure if that makes a difference with this site or not


http://www.8notes.com/guitar/
Reply:this calls for the time of YOUTUBE!! just seach gutiar in the search bar...
Reply:use www.wholenote.com


they have lessons depending on what level you are. The lessons are written by people with wholenote accounts(which is basically anyone), so some are good some might be bad.All you need to do is make a free account and you're on your way.

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If I learn some we design , some networking , some programming , will I be able to find a job easier?

Instead of specializing if I learn a little bit of everything including some database , networking , light programming %26amp; some web design , will I be able to find a job faster? Or people expect specialists? I was thinking about System Administrator with a lot of different skills for a small company not willing to invest in too much workers. Thx.

If I learn some we design , some networking , some programming , will I be able to find a job easier?
I'd put it simply like this... if you're looking to make the most money in what you do... specialize. Know that it will take you at least 6months to a year of focusing and constantly using your particular skill to become adept enough to be paid for it. Gone are the days of slapping a Hyperlink and some javascript on a website and getting paid for it.





Learn one language in and out. If you're doing desktop programming, check out C# or any of the .Net languages are in hot demand right now... AND those languages will also help you with web programming as Silverlight, assuming it takes off like it should, will be hot. If you are going to uni for programming, this should be on the list, or Java.





Or, if you are more visual... Learn Flash %26amp; ActionScript 3. Flash designers are also in high demand.





And finally, my favorite, PHP/MYSQL. these skil/ls are also in demand right now... Free downloads for both programs... a wealth of free info online... if you dont have money to properly shell out for Visual Studio... go this route. and the sql database is phenomenal and growing fast.





I'd pick a path and dive in, learning as much as you can before you start adding other things. And as with everything you've mentioned, they all inter-relate eventually. PHP/C# will lead you to database design and maintenance, and setting up MYSQL/Access will lead you to skills in networking.





Its a big mess of awesome. Good luck!


-Haelix-
Reply:I'd focus.





It never hurts to be good at lots of stuff, but if you're not great at anything they won't offer you the job. At least focus to one area. System Admin would require networking skills mostly. Programming wouldn't be much use and neither would web-design in that particular job.





As I say, they won't hurt, but unless you're also really good at network stuff too they'll give it to someone who is better at networking.
Reply:Database is one thing i'm lacking but I have seen countless jobs that are looking for somebody with database experience...





Get yourself some certifications and you should have no trouble finding a job.





I'm just really getting started with my career and have just one mcp certification and am about 95% w\ my associates in network administration and support and I'm working in an entry-level $30k job, which with another year experience and a couple more solid certs + degree I'm expecting to nearly double.
Reply:well to be a system admin u need to do say MCSA (microsoft system admin), this deals with windows 2003 server, networking, AD and a few other things.


since its best to learn 1 field to the max, and learn the other stuff just to increase knowledge. since it can take years to be a expert of just one of those areas.
Reply:It's always good to know everything, even if it's just the basics. but for the job, you need to show them some kind of proof, either a project, live demo or certificate.
Reply:It's always better to put more things on your resume and plus you will have your hand dipped into different fields so yes.
Reply:certifications are always good when looking for job


u make more money when you are specialzed in a domaine for sure


What's the most practical programming language to learn?

I am not a com sci student but i just want to learn something new. I already know C++, visual basic back in high school.





when i say practical, i mean up to date and most commonly used. tnx

What's the most practical programming language to learn?
Answering to your question would be difficult since it is not clear why you want to learn a programming language, and how seriously? Would it be only for fun and hobby, or you mean to take part in a development activity?





There would be some choices:


1. Standalone applications: programs which run on a single computer.


2. Server-Side Web applications: programs that run at a server to create a dynamic page which is then sent to the browser (a client). Server-side programming also requires you to know a database and its query language.


3. Client-Side Web applications: programs which are sent to browsers along with HTML tags, and then used by the browser to change the look or behavior of the page at client side.


4. Script applications: programs which do not need a compiler but a host application to run on.





These are my view and are rather subjective:





1. For standalone applications go straight to .Net programming; start with VB.Net, and then learn C#.





2. For server-side web applications, either learn PHP and MySQL database, or ASP.Net (requires also VB.Net or C#) with MS SQL database. Make sure that you have understood HTML markup language as well as CSS (Cascaded Style Sheets) which are used to create web pages beforehand.





3. For client-side web applications, go for JavaScript because, despite Java applets, it works well with DHTML features of the HTML. Make sure again that you have understood HTML and CSS beforehand.








Not bad to mention that ASP, PHP and (client-side) JavaScript use script languages (ASP uses server-side JavaScript), but ASP.Net, and standalone .Net uses compilers for a set of .Net languages like VB.Net, C#, J# and Managed (CLR) C++ (it is a .Net C++ language).





Good luck.
Reply:u know c++ so its standards and commands are similar to that of java. Both are different languages but most commands are similar as to keep learner upgrading themselves from procedural oriented model programming(POM) to object oriented programming(OOP). So you can easily go for java. You will learn it quickly as you have learned c++. This will really help you as you learn java, u vl also be able to learn javascript then this makes you feel comfortable creating client side programming. And then further you vl able to go higher learning Struts (Framework in Java). Which helps you in making website and other fun things which involve client and server. And further on higher level u can go for EJB enterprise java beans and then go for corba.
Reply:Well the .NET framework is pretty productive to use and it can be used to develop a wide variety of applications ranging from web applications and services to desktop applications etc...





Taking into consideration that web programming is also much in demand, you can learn ASP.NET. This will require you learning a .NET language such as C# or VB.NET.





Good Luck.
Reply:C++ takes more than just a year or two to understand completely. It takes practice and further learning at the college or professional level. High School just doesn't allot enough time to it.





Once you know C++ pretty well, then you already know 90% of Java, which is the next one I'd recommend you master. Then it would be time to move onto C# and .NET, both of which are becoming high demand today in the workplace.
Reply:c++ is probably the most popular.
Reply:Java is alright but it is dying and has a ton of overhead. It is a pain but since you already have the basic C++, I would say C Sharp.


C sharp is used in the industry more as it is more powerful then C++ but it is more limited.
Reply:Up to date is really subjective and relative. I think what you mean by your question are what languages are currently popular in software development. Java is certainly up there as is C# for .Net. PHP has gained a lot of popularity for small web projects. Ruby and Python have gained a lot of attention but I still feel they are less popular than the ones I mentioned.
Reply:java
Reply:c++
Reply:You've got a good start if you have C++. If you want a job a great suggestion is to make sure you have your algorithms down. I find employers are more interested in people who just understand how things are implemented. While people want as short a learning curve as possible, a deep rather than broad understanding is what seems to make a difference. So practice your sorts.





Beyond that there is a question for any question like this. Practical for what? Up to date and commonly used cover a multitude of languages. Java, for example, is a cross-platform language with lots of extensions for graphic displays and web applications. So is Ruby. Dot Net is Microsoft's answer to both and many others, which means it is primarily for the Windows operating system, not cross-platform. If you want to develop primarily for XP and Vista that may be the way to go.





If you can afford it, I do recommend a college course. In Unix. Apple's been using BSD as a back-end for their OSes since OS X, and of course Linux is a Unix Derivative. The biggest advantage, though, is that even Windows builds on many of the ideas and concepts which were developed using it. Learning about its file structure, which is similar but different, and about scripting languages like sed and gawk, will give you a good perspective on what computers actually do.





If you can't afford a college course, I don't recommend running out and installing Ubuntu. Ubuntu is geared towards the user and while it does have good development tools available if you know where to look the best argument for using it is wanting to use Ubuntu. If you just want to learn about Unixes, type a search request for "Free Unix Account", get a book or search for tutorials, and make sure you have some form of telnet or ssh installed in your computer (you can get free ones).





Meanwhile, C++ is good.


Should an Electronics engineer learn Unix programming?

What does Unix do? Is it another language like C and C++? what are the differences?





And will it be of any use to a, say, to a telecommunications engineer?

Should an Electronics engineer learn Unix programming?
unix is a familiy of operating systems with a similiar set of design/behaviors. Other examples of operating systems are OS X, Windows, DOS.





Specific operating systems that are considered "a unix" or "unix-like" are AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD.





Telecoms are big on unix. You may find the tools you need, or the software/hardware you work with is running in a unix environment more often then not. It would be valuable to know how to work on a unix-system (editors, navigate the filesystem, create simple pipelines for data manipulation) and maybe write/compile/debug simple C programs.
Reply:Unix is an operating system like Windows, but this operating system is normally suitable for commercial holdings rather than home purpose.





So, you write programs in C and C++ languages. And for you to run these programs, you have to use an operating system, either Windows or UNIX.





It is definitely good to learn UNIX. It is a strong platform and it would be interesting to learn the commands.
Reply:Unix is more like windows, and c++, it's both an operating system, and a language.





It may not be important, to a telecom engineer, specifically. Really it depends on what a particular company uses to run their system.





That said, Unix is also the basis for Linux, so if you understand one, you have a good idea about what to do with the other. It will pop up in places you might not even expect. A large portion of HD television sets run on linux based code.





It's not used as heavily as it was, years ago, but many corporations still rely heavily on Unix.
Reply:To be honest mate, It cant hurt to learn it.


If you know your way round a unix system, its something to put on your CV.


Those above have explained what it is.


for an easy way in, try Ubuntu (some like it some dont, but you can get a "Live CD" which lets you run a linux operating system without installing it)


What software should I use and what programming languages do I have to learn to build a site like download.com

I want to make a website from which people could download software, like download.com or softpedia.com. I know it's not just HTML, because a database it's needed, right?

What software should I use and what programming languages do I have to learn to build a site like download.com
You can download a program called phpMyAdmin that will allow you to create your database using PHP and MySQL and it will also create a local testing server that will allow you to test your queries for errors.





Here's the link for download:





http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/down...





Just choose the version that suits your needs.
Reply:a dbms, say mysql, mssql, oracle and a server side language such as php, jsp, asp will allow you to make a site like download.com, or any downloadable script site.

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What programming should I learn with ASP.NET?

What programming language should I learn to go with ASP.NET?- since it seems ASP.NET requires you to know another programming language. For instance, should I learn C#?

What programming should I learn with ASP.NET?
ASP.NET is not a language, that is true. You can use any of the three .NET languages -- C#, Visual Basic or J# -- to program ASP.NET.





I would recommend C# because it's a more commonly used language, but Visual Basic is easier to learn.





http://www.asp.net


What programming language should I learn?

I would like to write small computer programs, but once in a while maybe start a complicated one. I know PHP pretty well, so a language somewhat similar to that would be great...

What programming language should I learn?
C++
Reply:Perl - my favorite, C, C+, C++, Java..
Reply:Ruby is becoming a very popular language.





It really depends what types of programs you wish to write. For web I like Ruby, PHP and javascript. Java is still a very standard language and is taught in most college IS/IT departments.
Reply:Thats a tall question, Since I started out with Dos/Batch and went on to Pascal/Fortran/4th and then never finished C++. They all have their limitations. A still remember a friend of mine, he dove right into Asm language (Now he can code stuff that runs in a small flash drive that others take a full cdrom.)


What should i do to learn more about AppleScript and other programming languages?

the ? is self explanatory

What should i do to learn more about AppleScript and other programming languages?
You should code as much as you can.


Practice makes perect


Read some books about programming languages, take some classes.


Can any one tell me how to learn programming in 8086.many books and my teacher are having diffnt techniques?

i dont know which technique to use its totally confusing... do u know any source from inter net or book

Can any one tell me how to learn programming in 8086.many books and my teacher are having diffnt techniques?
http://www.hobbyprojects.com/microproces...


http://www.freshersworld.com/resources/a...


http://www.edcomp.com/results/8085-tutor...





8085 simulator


http://www.softlookup.com/display.asp?id...


http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/808...
Reply:Well back in 2001 when I was back in college I read this book:





Assembly Language For Intel-Based Computers by Kip R. Irvine- Prentice Hall.





At its time it was very good.





Thank You.

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Very BEST PROGRAM TO LEARN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING?

AT THE MOMENT WHAT IS THE BEST PROGRAM TO LEARN IF I WANT TO BE A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER. GIVE ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE 10 POINTS! THANKS

Very BEST PROGRAM TO LEARN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING?
The BEST right now's Borland Delphi, Microsoft Studio.NET, and JAVA.





For The BASIC - DOS Based : Turbo PASCAL and Turbo C++





But if you want to learn to become an expert, may be I can suggest you my way to learn about programing.





1st Learn Turbo Pascal 7.1 and Turbo C++ (DOS Based)


why ? because in here you can learn about the basic for Branching (if... then .... ), Looping (do.... while....), Procedure - Function, Reccusion, etc.


Why C++ ? it's need if you want to become an expert for JAVA progaming. And also in here try to learn about the basic of Object Oriented programing/OOP. Which need for the 2nd step.





Also te learn about Programing Algorithm, DATA Structure. This helps you to make a structured Algorithms in your program, easy to develop in next time.





This first step is a basic of the basic. An old folks said :





"IN OLD TIMES WHEN WE LEARN ABOUT DOS VERY DEEP. SURE ITS SUCKS. BUT WHEN WINDOWS COME OUT, WE CAN BE THE EXPERT OF IT, ALSO POSSIBLE FOR US TO LEARN LINUX, EVEN WORST WE CAN BE A HACKER BY OUR SELF"





And I said this one is for REAL.





2nd Learn for Borland Delphi, VB, JAVA


After learning Pascal, C++. You should be already understand about OOP, which it makes you easy to handel Delphi/VB/JAVA. Because in here it's OOP and makes you easy and could make a good program interface using its GUI/Graphical User Interface.





And also this Step used at most University for Information system / Computer Science.





If you having trouble to study about programing, feel free to contact me.





Thanks





Below is a link that will help you to find a free tutorials and tips to learn how to make programs.
Reply:Best programming language to learn to be a computer programmer...that is quite a tough question.


Personally, I wouldn't bother learning a specific language until you can master the basics.


In my case, I took computer science in high school to learn the basics for Java. (1 school year) These basics create a roadmap to then choose what language you really want to learn.


If you wish to create websites, learn PHP.


If you wish to write stable programs, learn C++.


Learn the others if you desire, but only unless you can master one or both of the above ones. Python is such a hassle!


Do note that I intentionally skipped mentioning vb6/vb.net because it is merely treated as child's play. Not for a true programmer.


Also note that the basics of java, which teach you about case breaks, if/else statements, etc. will be used for any language you wish to learn. Thus this is a two step process.


Basics of Java --%26gt; Actual language you wish to learn.





Although I used web tutorials to learn how to code, I would have been better off buying a "____ for dummies" book from the local bookstore. As of this moment, I have a "Php %26amp; Mysql for dummies" book next to me to use as a reference manual.


I need to learn Computer programming.......?

I'm still s student and I want to learn Computer Programming very soon.I think I can Self study it If I try heard enough.If some one can provide me the study meterial CDs,or books any thing.............I'll be waiting....................plz

I need to learn Computer programming.......?
Get Deitel and Deitel's Learn to Program C++ and Deitel and Deitel's Learn to Program Java.
Reply:What kind of computer programming. Be specific. VB, C, Pascal, Perl etc
Reply:You need to start from basics. If you are willing to work hard, then i can help you through my forum. First you need to decide what language you need to start with. Anyway can have a discussion. Visit www.itgalary.com, Register for free and there we can start..
Reply:If you are a complete beginner, I would recommend starting with basics of C++. Here's a book that I think you should start with...


Absolute C++ (3rd Edition)


by Walter Savitch


Good luck!
Reply:its easy you can learn yorself you can go computer learning classes
Reply:Visit www.planet-source-code.com to learn more about programming.





Good Luck!!!!


What language do you learn first if you want to study about programming?

Programming language not world's language(English, Spanish, Mexican)!!!

What language do you learn first if you want to study about programming?
I assume you from the UK..if yes. Then it will be most like Java, Java Script, VB, C++, Assembler maybe...Perl, PHP may come after a year. Depends which country, which part of that country.
Reply:Definately HTML. Then maybe JavaScript. And then anything else you want to learn.
Reply:C++ is core language, so when you know about programming in C++ then you can understand the syntax of many languages.


Like PHP, JAVASCRIPT, JAVA, C# and many more.





if you wana web development then you learn about HTML firstly.


if you wana work in microsoft plateform then you may learn about VB firstly
Reply:First off, I have to mention (with as much passion as I can possibly express).... HTML and JavaScript are NOT... NOT... NOT... programming languages. Sorry for all you people out there who think that you are programmers because you can code a fancy myspace page.





Traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ require compilation into a native application program. Other languages such as Java, C#, and Visual Basic.NET are compiled into "byte code" which run in "run-time" environments (Sun's JVM and Microsoft's CLR).





OK... to answer your question... Java, C#, and Visual Basic.NET are the most predominant languages used in the corporate world for application development and therefore would be your best choice. If however, you are interested in developing operating system drivers, or games, then C/C++ are the languages of choice.





However, at a "beginners" level, you should be learning basic concepts (which aren't much fun, but extremely crucial) such as:





- variables/typing


- looping


- conditions


- functions/methods





The NEXT logical step is to learn SQL and database interaction. Then finally/additionally, HTML and JavaScript need to be learned in order to produce a working web application.





If on the other hand you want to create a cute little program to upload to your web-site, just stick to HTML, JavaScript, and Flash... but don't call yourself a "programmer".





OK... off my soap-box... good luck!


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Reply:Any language will cover programming basics which include





iteration (for i = 1 to n ...)


conditionals (if a then b)


subroutines (functions and procedures)


arrays ( lists of values held in a variable)


database access


variable types


etc.





If you start with BASIC, you can get a lot of help. Visual Basic is very popular.





Pascal is another language worth reviewing (Borland is the leader, Delphi is the latest visual stuff)





C is cryptic, allows you to make a LOT of mistakes, does NOT encourage commenting, and allows you to write programs that are easily misunderstood.





One of the fun things in C is to write a program that does everything in one long statement, or use lots of indirection (pointers to pointers to arrays etc.) and then ask the question


"Can you figure out what this program does?"





This was a common and repeated part of many magazines published for C-programmers, sort of cute but not clear.





Now, computer geeks love C language. It is a job security language, it is presumably faster than other languages (subject to debate, you can write very bad C programs that are buggy and take forever to fix -- windows being a perfect example).





Get a copy of Visual Basic, you'll find lots of help. Or for something better, get Delphi (again, lots of help). Delphi is more powerful than Basic.





C or C++ or Visual C++ etc., give it a try, but prepare to be totally in the dark while learning the basics mentioned above.





what you really need to learn is program LOGIC, not program language. Once you have the idea of how programs work, and how to design programs, any language will simply require studying how this or that particular language accomplishes a task. The language isn't the key, it's the basic programming concepts.





So don't confuse "learning or studying about programming" with the "lauguage used" -- they are not that tightly related. Learn computers using a language that is easy at first. It's like learning to swim -- either jump in the shallow end first and learn the basics before swimming in the deep end, or do what some might suggest, jump in the deep end and hope for the best. I'd suggest learning the basics first.





Hope this helps.





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C++ is core language, so when you know about programming in C++ then you can understand the syntax of many languages.


Like PHP, JAVASCRIPT, JAVA, C# and many more.


What is the best distro of linux to learn programing and networking on?

I have an A.E. in electronics, 2 courses short of a networking certificate and I'm A+ certified. I however have limited linux / unix experience.

What is the best distro of linux to learn programing and networking on?
They are all going to have basically the same tools available so my reccomendation is going with the one that you're most comfortable with or that you will best be able to get support for. If you have a good friend that uses Linux then use what [s]he uses. Find a local Linux users group and try to find out what most of them use, or at least what the friendly members of the group use.


Personally I love Ubuntu for the desktop, but I've heard some good things about Open SuSe. Both should be pretty easy to setup with a default graphical interface and ways to install new packages.





Good Luck!
Reply:I think Mandriva will best fit you
Reply:There are two major flavors of linux, debain based and rpm based. Each flavor upon those bases have varying degrees of differences. One of the fast growing distro is Ubuntu or Kubuntu. Ubuntu is a GNOME based desktop and Kubuntu is the same system with a KDE desktop. I find them the easist disto to learn, including networking and programming. The mass of information out there on debain and unbuntu is amazing. I'll tried both Red Hat and Mandrake and I perfer Kubuntu.

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I want to learn c# windows programming .?

please tell me the link of that web site where i can learn windows programming on dot net platform using c# language .i m a beginner but have basic understanding of c# language.

I want to learn c# windows programming .?
you can learn it from book "Let us c".
Reply:This site will help you get started : http://forum.codecall.net/c-tutorials/73...
Reply:If you really want to learn C# I'd look at applying it for the web. There are great jobs to be had there and C# is a great lang for it.





Take a look at this site. It's MS's sponsored for web development and has free tutorials and videos.





http://asp.net
Reply:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner...





The Visual Studio learning center is a good start with tutorials and videos. ;)
Reply:you can get the video tutorials from torents


www.thepiratebay.org


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

html, javascript, and CSS.....you have everything you need to learn right now. No need to purchase anything and it is a good introduction into programming. I would imagine that is where most people started tinkering. Javascript uses a lot of the same logical constructs you will find in most languages.





Then from there move to more traditional languages like java, vb, or C. it will be a much easier transition.





check out


www.w3schools.com


www.htmlgoodies.com





they have good tutorials

I am looking for a free programming language to learn how to program, any suggestions?
Learning a language isn't learning to program, any more than learning French will teach you to be a French doctor.





If you want to learn programming, learn programming. Wirth's "Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs" is a good place to start. It teaches programming - in English. Once you've learned programming, learn a language that can be used to do what you want. You don't write web pages in C++ or applications in javascript.
Reply:I would start with Python (www.python.org) or Visual Basic (google: Microsoft. Visual Basic Express)
Reply:Try Ruby or Visual Basic. They are both extremely easy to learn.
Reply:HTML is a great thing to learn, for showing your work to people using a webbrowser.





Qbasic is what got me into Visual Basic. Download a Qbasic compiler (make your own programs) here: http://qbasic.com/forum/local_links.php?...





This is a great page too it seems:


http://library.thinkquest.org/25871/TQ_W...





Good luck and I'm proud of you. HTML(for netscape, IE, firefox, etc) or QBasic (for windows applications). Qbasic will get you ready for Visual Basic (really nice windows applications).


What is the best program to learn how to get better a video poker?

I'm looking to improve my play at video poker and I have read a couple of books but I have heard that there are programs out there that will help you learn and get better.

What is the best program to learn how to get better a video poker?
Try wizardofodds.com. You'll find lots of helpful information. You can play practice games, and it gives you advice along the way.
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What do you think is the best way to learn the programming language C and/or C++?

Total practice. Take a course (if possible), and build practice applications. Do flatfile database stuff (pretty intense to make it efficient in C), with large databases. Build games. Build things to play with text files and strings. Do recursive math functions (try making square waves from sine waves; that's fun. Graph it when you're done.)

What do you think is the best way to learn the programming language C and/or C++?
If you want to learn about C and algorithms - try "Algorithms in C" one of the few text books with really good source code.





Bruce Eckel wrote a great book about C++ "Thinking in C++"





http://www.mindview.net/Books





The rest is just practice, practice, practice (I started programming in C when I was twelve ... on an PC XT with a 8088 processor at 8 MHz)
Reply:Just start programming on the platform you wish Unix recommended
Reply:Studying from a good tutorial and making exercises.
Reply:Choose something practical to implement yourself (think of something yourself or have someone give you something to try an do).





Write a C program that will generate 100-1000 random numbers and write them to a text file.


Read the file back in, sort the numbers ascending or descending, and write them back to the same file.
Reply:Chances are there is a local technical college near you. These places are incredible resources for technical learning. You don't have to go through any kind of admissions process - just sign up for the class. Classes are also incredible values for the money.





Good luck.

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What is the first step to learn programming?

Skip the tutorials, they are well meaning but don't help a lot.





Instead start with a programming book meant for learning programming. I recommend one of the Sam's Teach Yourself series. The only thing they are good for is teaching basics. They are a losy reference, but for your needs, they would be the better of your choices.





What language would you like to learn? The most common on the internet is Ansi C. C++ and Java are more mainstream. Php is great for playing around with if you like website programming.





Start simple, get some words printing. Then learn the memory structures and conditional statements. After you have them, start on more complex (fun) issues.

What is the first step to learn programming?
The first step in learning any programming language is the program syntax of that language ie. how the program looks like.








The C is the best programming language to learn.Even pascal,basic are the two initial language to learn, but these not popular than C.
Reply:there are many free online resources. I would do a search on digg.com for programming. There are many free lectures,ebooks, etc on various websites.
Reply:Depends on what you want to do. Games are generally


developed using C/C++. Web programming touches on HTML,


JAVA, Java Script etc... Database programming can vary from


SQL, VB, Delphi, C/C++ etc. So try searching for what you want to


do in regards to programming as well as on what Operating system


you are targeting, then maybe you could be closer to an answer.
Reply:Well i have a turtorial program on my computer called learn to program basic that i bought. you could search up learn to program basic on www.google.ca


and if that edopesnt work then search for programming tutorials.
Reply:Learn to "flow chart". There are far too many languages out there for me to go much farther. Most came from "T" basic in the old Tandy Dartmouth days. Tandy had it all over D-basic due to such goodies as a "print at" function, where as D-basic took several lines of code to do the same thing. I have not used it since I began using turbo-pascal, but I have heard good reports about Ms's virtual basic. By the time you get ready to try C+++ you will have a two year college equivalent of experience under your belt.


Basic can be "self taught" but most of the other "higher" languages require formal schooling.


I got my first "computer science" degree in FORTRAN and COBOL back in the old IBM punch card days on a now museum piece IBM 1130.
Reply:Well, to make the committment to work at it until you do. After that you might want to kind of try on some different languages and types of programming before you commit to college. If you'd like to read some tutorials, get free compilers for different languages and editors, go to the URL below.
Reply:hmmmm. pretty vague question. what type of programming? html, xml, dhtml, flash, java, php, sql, perl, c++, basic, visual basic, dark basic, macro, cobal, ruby.... easiest one to start with is html. just get a book, or search for tutorials on google, then open notepad, and start programming to your heart's content... html is simple and requires nothing more than what your computer has on it now. whats the objective here? make a game? lot more to it than programming. you've got models or sprites to make, plots to layout, graphics to design. there is a lot more to programming than just typing code. tell me what you want to do, and i can help you get started.


How i can do well in computer programming?

Plz help me.I m so much egar to learn programming.

How i can do well in computer programming?
See, programming is an wonderful hooby, pastime and a great occupation, learning to code sucessfully is something really important in coding itself.





First learn a programming language like C/C++ bcoz, its the base from where you can start to learn high level languages.


then as you start to code programs, learn to use the features of the language in your programs, one good way is to visualize your software in your mind as you keep writing the program, it can greatly help.





Always think diffrent, make your programs with your own touch and face your fears and don't hesitate to ask questions, the world is ready to help you out.





Then always learn through trial and error, its the best way to learn things nad especially program and at any time don't lose hope dude! Don't move to opensource, well for now as you seem to be a beginner, you will be lured into spoiling your own creativity.





Finally love to program computers that's what made win 48 coding contests in PlanetSourceCode.com





good luck


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Reply:The only way to learn is through practice. Try creating programs that are useful to you, that way you'll start asking yourself "how can i do that", and you will think and research until you get it done.
Reply:Download book "Thinking in C++" from www.bruceeckel.com, it's free, and it represents a great start in object oriented programing... After that, "Thinking in Java".
Reply:well u got the book list and the turbo or borland.


next try to create some simple application,features of which must be completly known to u.


later u can go for some open source so as to view the working of some larger program
Reply:Go through some C,C++ book available at


http://timecapsuleyahoo.com/


download trubo C/C++ compiler start practicing coding
Reply:I don't think Its easy to learn programming.


You should be using at least one of those programs very well:





- Victual Basic


- Delphi


- Macromedia Director


- Adobe Flash...





You also should learn lots of program html and java script codes You should read lots of things about the program You will learn. And many things like that. Firstly You should learn 'how to use the programs' before creating one...
Reply:If you are so eager to learn programming you have do work hard, find and learn and do things in your own.





If you are actually interested in learning any programming language this website will help you to do it.





http://www.geocities.com/cooltutorials


What's the best way to learn to program Java?

I have a *very* minimal amount of knowledge of programming, though I'm pretty competent when it comes to computers.





In two weeks, I'm starting a new job as a "Programmer Trainee." The position says that no experience is necessary, but I would still like to learn as much as I can before the job starts.





So if you have any books, programs, or methods that you would recommend, then lay them on me.

What's the best way to learn to program Java?
I'd Start here http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/ Other web sites that may help are listed below.





Good luck
Reply:Well for starters download Blue Java, a special vertion of java designed for beginners. Also on the http://www.bluej.com website you get several good tutorials for beginers and it's all free to download


How to learn programming well?

i want to learn Java. What do you suggest me?

How to learn programming well?
Hi,





Unlike the others who have posted so far, I believe that Java is a good place to start. I would recommend Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Java. It comes in a free electronic version from the author's website, which you can find here:





http://mindview.net/Books/TIJ/DownloadSi...
Reply:If you starting with programming ill suggest you start with C or C++ (not java). If you know these languages it is easy to learn another. The developers of java loan a lot of C++, so you will learn it much quicker.





Programming you will only learn by doing it, make a lot of small programs. (Don't start a big project that you will never finish, like building a game)





Take a look at this site http://www.nextdawn.nl for tutorials on C or C++ (Beginner to Advanced)





Best of Luck
Reply:Code all exercises of the book by deitel and deitel. Contact a java expert if you need help. Check http://k.aplis.net/
Reply:The best way to learn any programming language is to start writing the programs. If you are interested in Java then, I would suggest you to go through C first, C++ may not be required. Both C++ and Java are Objected Oriented languages, There are differences both have +ve and -ve features. I guess the best book to start is " JAVA The complete reference " It starts with very basic idea of programming and to much deeper parts of programming...

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Homeschooling son wants to learn about computer programming.?

My son will be in the 9th grade next year. His dream is to become a video game programmer. He is very computer savvy. But where do we begin? C? C++? I need a program that will be easy to follow. As in a daily lesson plan. Any Ideas?

Homeschooling son wants to learn about computer programming.?
If he has never done any programming before, something like VisualBasic is a good start. It's more of a business-centered language instead of real gaming, but it's more about getting the key concepts (variables, loops, debugging, etc.) down instead of diving right in to gaming programming.





InformIT has an imprint named Sams Publishing that makes books like "Sams Teach Yourself *whatever programming language* In *some number of* Days". If your son learns better by example, they also have books titled "*whatever programming language* By Example". The By Example books take you through an entire project start-to-finish.





Take a look at either http://www.amazon.com or http://www.informit.com to find these books. They are great starters and teach real life application to the programming languages.





Best of luck, hope this helps.
Reply:You begin with programming, not with a language. Try "Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs" by Wirth. Used copies are usually available at Amazon for under $5. It teaches computer programming in English, and pretty easily. (Although learning programming - really learning programming, not playing around writing code - may be a little above 9th grade level - it depends on the individual.)





Once he learns programming, he can think about learning a language to program in. (If you want to learn to write novels in French, do you first learn the art of writing, or do you start with a pencil and paper?) C++ is good for game programming, but learning game programming by playing with a language (or even learning programming that way) is both wrong and counterproductive. It leads to very bad programming "techniques" (if.you can even call the habits learned that way techniques), and programs that are almost impossible to maintain.





You should also be sure that your son has realistic goals - learning programming will take at least a few months - he's not going to devote full time to one subject - and learning C++ well will take about a year or two. If he's expecting to start writing games in a week or two, remind him how old he was before he could write a coherent short story. It probably took him 7 or 8 years of learning language and writing before he could. Expecting to write programs at the start will only be frustrating.
Reply:May be you can contact a freelance gaming programmer at website like http://www.getafreelnacer.com/ to teach him gaming programming.
Reply:Check out http://www.microsoft.com/express/ . Microsoft offers free versions of their Visual Studio suites that can be used for c++ development, c#, etc. They even have game developer versions of the product.





As far as which language to learn, it depends on how you want to approach it. If you want to start heavy on the theory and fundamentals, start with something like c++. However, for beginners c++ might not be as fun to learn, because it takes a lot more work to get a tangible, fun working product. .NET is probably more suited if you want to take that route... it is a good gateway to fundamentals more pertinent to Computer Science, but is easier in terms of getting tangible product created quickly.





There is an insanely huge amount of learning materials and books for both c++ and c#/.NET, as well as using Visual Studio. Just check Amazon.





Also, I definitely don't want to dump on your son's dreams or try to discourage you or him, but a good dose of reality is really important here - becoming a video game programmer is a lot like becoming a rock star or a hollywood actor. EVERYONE wants it because it sounds like such a cool job, but very few get it, even people who probably deserve it. 95% of people who set out to be video game programmers end up being regular programmers.





However, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The insane competition for a video game programming job means companies like EA can demand long working hours (80-100/week) for very low salaries (40-60k) and mediocre benefits. If someone's not happy, there's 10 more just like your son waiting to take their job. On the other hand, the same programmer could go work in the business world and put in 40-50 hours a week, get great benefits, and get paid 70-90k (or higher in high cost-of-living areas).
Reply:I would start with a simple language like BASIC or realBASIC or some kind of BASIC. Maybe even Java if he is fairly advanced.





If you go the java route, I would get Dietel and Dietels book on java programming. Its fairly straight forward, and coudl easily be adapted by you.





You may also find these resources very useful:


http://www.deitel.com/ResourceCenters/Pr...
Reply:I would even recommend pascal, basic. Those are procedure oriented lang and not used now days. But for a beginner to understand what a computer language is, it definitely helps. C, C++ are basic of all and they are still widely used in developments, call it any Networking, graphics... Once, understood a programming language, let him go ahead with these basic startup languages which really helps in understanding of different concepts in SW languages. Then any advanced course, for that programmer will boost his abilities.


How can I learn java programming without studying?

help!!!

How can I learn java programming without studying?
How can you learn java programming without studying?





Hmmm...





Osmosis? By placing a good java book under your pillow?





In general, it is unreasonable for someone to presume that she/he learn java without studying. Some folks may require less studying than others. Nevertheless studying is usually part of the learning process. In that way, you can internalize the concepts, and learn how to take advantage of the language to not only solve the same, familiar problems, but also, to synthesize—and solve "new" problems.





Very few people readily pick up a complex subject without some amount of study. Those exceptional learners seem to have a knact or innate skill for that particular subject matter.





And then, there are those who, prior to learning Java, have studied a language that makes use of relatively similiar syntax and constructs. The learning curve may not be as steep for these learners—as it might be for the true programming neophytes.





Almost invariably, java students need to develop regular study habits. All languages, both human and computer, have syntax, vocabulary, and an allowed sets of operations. It usually takes constant exposure, practice, review—and more review—to effectively and efficiently learn a language. Of course, it is easier if you already know a related language. For some people, the best way is a complete immersion program, i.e., eat, sleep, and drink the language!








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Reply:Learn = study





How could you understand the very complex Java without studying?


Well, maybe you can find any scripts and copy it into your page...


But do you understand what are you copying. What if there is some problems? Would you ask again in Y!A and wait for someone expert to answer?


Don't you want to be the expert who can answer questions like this?





C'mon man...


No gain without pain...
Reply:You need not t study at All. just go and copy the programs and other codes from the student sitting beside you.





Or a better answer is to do the programs on a computer. they are better than studying from the book.
Reply:turingscraft.com is a very helpful practice website for programmers
Reply:you can watch video tutorials at http://sean.cruels.net/java


or go to http://pscode.com and download source codes and learn from them





hope this helps :)
Reply:You can't. You need to study, even if it means buying a book to learn from and installing all the required software to practice with.
Reply:try praying to Bill Gates.





Alternatively, you can download the latest JRE, JDK as well as an IDE like Eclispe/JCreator and start practising the most basic example codes, part by part, step by step.


Any good site for basic game programming?

I want to learn programming.


So that I could make my own online game like Runescape.


Any good site that will teach me on the basics first.


After that the advance ones.

Any good site for basic game programming?
If you want to go the .net way, start here:





http://blogs.msdn.com/coding4fun/archive...


What programming language should I learn for design majors?

visual basic is probably the best but i would say start with C or C++ their a good foundation to learn for all languages. Also Java would probably suit you the best.

What programming language should I learn for design majors?
better to learn linux it is independent windows based programing is always dependent you ,like it has limit .
Reply:I am CS major and I am not familiar with what design majors do? What would you be using the language for? Java would be a good general all around language.

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Has anyone ever used the Rosetta Stone Language Learning program to learn another language ? Like it?

We are trying to learn Spanish to travel to Guatemala in a few months and read about this. We wondered how others liked it. The preview seems good.

Has anyone ever used the Rosetta Stone Language Learning program to learn another language ? Like it?
I have been using Rosetta to learn Portuguese and ABSOLUTELY love it. I've tried alternatives that are supposed to be of the same caliber, however I will use nothing else anymore. The program teaches you in the same way that you learn a language as an infant or child. You don't learn from conjugations/from translations...but from pictures and audio. Don't let the cost stop you, or find a less costly alternative...they're not worth it, and I'm sure you'll find it enjoyable to learn Spanish with Rosetta! Good luck!
Reply:this program is very expensive


i suggest 5.00-10.00 usd program for computers available


at BEST BUY software section*





cheaper* plus buy a used book on travel to guatamala*amazon.com


it will contain your needed phrases/fodors-frommers-lonely planet--





your will end up speaking spanglish which is annoying to


people who can understand english*


Can anyone give me a learn to read program over the internet?

I am trying to teach someone to read and we have been dointg the starfall and it has been working beautifully and I would love another one like it. The town that I live in does not have an adult learning programs

Can anyone give me a learn to read program over the internet?
I have found only one site that have free learn to read stories for adults. Try www.balestino.com. I have taught adults to read English and French by using old children's textbooks which I found at school book sales, and also using chapter books.





Hope this helps. Good luck.


Should i buy Rosetta stone a good learning program to learn German?

Ive tried the demo version and iono if only pictures are gonna help me learn the language. Should i buy it or is it just a waste of money?

Should i buy Rosetta stone a good learning program to learn German?
I tried Rosetta Stone for Spanish. It does not have any translation, grammar or conjugation instructions so it will be very hard to go beyond the basics with it. There is no way to be fluent with it. Their program is based on the same thing where you see these 4 pictures over and over again. I was disappointed especially for the price I paid.





My college uses a software called TeLL me More, by Auralog. It covers not only the basics, but also intermediate or advanced level. It is also a lot less repetitive. My goal was to become fluent so it was perfect for me. It has a lot of different activities: picture/word association, videos, dialogues,..., includes also grammar and conjugation. It has also more content than any other language software. Their speech recognition is great so you can have a dialogue with the computer. You can check out their website at http://www.auralog.com for a free demo and compare too. You can check out independent reviews on the web too http://www.toptenreviews.com or about.com websites.





The best way to learn a language would be through immersion, visiting these countries. Learning a language will require some time. In addition to software, you can have books which are useful as well. Audio CDs like Pimsleur for instance might help you out but you cannot get any feedback on your pronunciation so I did not like it so much
Reply:OK... my first language is spanish, second is english and through school i managed to take about 7 years of portuguese which i now know fluently... i wanted to learn french (without having to take a class in school since i didn't have time) i bought the program and my honest opinion about it is that it did not work for me. You do learn, don't get me wrong, just not the way that i've been used to when it comes to learning languages. First of all the program contains nothing to teach you grammar, they say that pronounciation and basic vocabulary and communication skills are what really matter. To me that's bs because i cannot imagine knowing a language and not being able to write anything on that language, that's just mediocre learning from my point of view. SO... i gave up on it and found out about another program called "Tell me More" by Auralog (www.auralog.com) it's pretty much the same concept as the Rosetta Stone BUT they contain grammar activies to help you learn how to write! They also provide a lot more activities than the Rosetta Stone program overall which helps when you start getting bored. They also give you the option to jump between programs so you can choose what you want to do, the Rosetta Stone is a continuous program that doesn't allow you to do that. Another thing, they have a voice recognition program FAR better than that of the Rosetta Stone, it quickly recognizes your pronounciation so it can help you say it right, they also, show you how you should move your mouth and your tongue so you can hit those words to sound just right, i loved that! Well, hope this helped...


P.S. - You don't have to waste your money to get it, in fact you can download it for free from a p2p program. I got mine from LimeWire. They worked prefectly.
Reply:a lot of things are a waste of money....


id look it up more and find out who all its really helped.


not just by looking at ads.


and if so..GO FOR IT.