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


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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!