the very basic course on the Python programming, for someone who has never done any type of programming before.
Introductory with most topics as much as possible.
Trying to find an authentic and reliable sorce online to learn basic Python programming.Can anyone help,plz?
This is the official link
http://docs.python.org/tut/
here is another link which i'm currently using.
http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.ga...
Thursday, July 30, 2009
What is the BEST site to learn C++ with NO prior experience in programming?
I am very new to the whole programming game. I bought a book not to long ago called "C++ Without Fear", but I am having a hard time reading what this guy writes half the time.
I have also been to "Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days" but again, this website assumes too much knowledge in programming in my opinion.
Is there a *FREE* website that offers a tutorial to fluently (or at least close to that) learn c++?
What is the BEST site to learn C++ with NO prior experience in programming?
http://www.cplusplus.com/ and http://cprogramming.com/ are probably your two best sites to get standard tutorials. You'll also want to keep track of http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lite/ and c-faq.com (it's offline at the moment, but you can get mirrors at anytime by googling for C FAQ).
Other sites are usually suspect (this includes the 21 days site). Most resources on C++ are either incorrect in various ways or are obsolete. Cboard.cprogramming.com, as well as the Devshed C++ Forum and Daniweb C++ forums have some very knowledgeable professionals to help out, and you should rely on them to correct mistakes initially. Their help can make a significant difference in how easily and painlessly you learn.
With C++ however, the real way to learn it is to get books. You can get an idea of how it works through online tutorials, and you probably will want to start out with online tutorials, but if you are serious about learning it, you absolutely must get a number of recognized and important books for C++. There's a lot, and I mean a lot, of old, incorrect, or otherwise terrible C++ books. Most of them aimed at beginners. The two books I recommend, and the books/authors are recognized in the C++ world, are C++ Primer (4th edition) by Lippman and Accelerated C++ by Koenig. Other recognized books are too advanced. You may find both books to be just a bit too fast paced, and assuming too much though (they really don't, but you might find it so). Apparently You can do it! (http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Beginners-... ) is also a good book. I haven't seen it myself, but the author is definitely a recognized expert, and you can actually get his help sometimes on comp.lang.c++ and similar usenet groups. Might be worth getting his book.
Reply:www.codeproject.com
wud be best for ya
Reply:Right off the bat I can tell you need to drop the idea that your going to be a master of programming in C++ in under a month. A programming language takes time to learn the concepts and then properly creating a program that works. One of the hardest parts of programming for beginners comes at compile time. The frustration of errors can be too much for some. I'm sure you've experienced some of that already.
As I was saying, Its going to take you just under a year to get the basics down without referencing a manual. If it is something that you do leisurely then it will take longer. The only way you get better is to do more. Even the silly assignments in the back of chapters in books can help you learn more.
Some books are better than others in some respect. Some people like myself consider some books pathetic in the lack of real world examples. I've seen countless books use "Dog" and "Cat" classes, part of programming, in them.
You should have a few books, not beginner only, to be used to learn from and use as references. A few suggestions are:
Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures through Objects
http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Out-C%2B%...
and
C++ Primer Plus (5th Edition) (Primer Plus (Sams))
http://www.amazon.com/C%2B%2B-Primer-Plu...
Now, to answer your question. There isn't going to be a superior webpage to learn C++ for free. Some will be better than others, but none of them will teach you everything there is to know and get a job in programming. You might find some online college that gives more in depth training through some sort of online "pay for tuition" type class, but it is not free.
The "Best" website that I can think of to learn from for most web languages all in one place is: W3Schools http://www.w3schools.com/ , but no C++ here.
Another site to learn the very basics is @ About.com http://www.about.com/compute/ just scroll down to the programming languages section.
As for a good IDE to help you catch errors and compile your program I suggest Eclipse found @ http://www.eclipse.org/ make sure you have Java installed on your computer to run it.
Reply:Visual C is a good way to start if you are a beginner. There are many tutorials and stuff for that and it is targeted at people with no prior experience. It would be a good foundation before starting C++.
Reply:No C/C++ are too ancient for someone to have done that, you may try the '... for Dummies' series their introductory books are kinda good, while I consider myself too experienced to make use of those books they are unrivaled as to write it in a way that, well, a dummy can understand.
Skimp the entire book in store before you buy, although C++ goes hand in hand with its predecessor C, start with that.
Reply:i would suggest you try dummies for C++ it is really helpful for people starting or who have no pior knowledge to C++ programming
Reply:if u find any best site to learn C++ or any other language programme, u may get information from there, but in my openion the best way to get more and more knowledge for C++ is the virtual teacher.
I have also been to "Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days" but again, this website assumes too much knowledge in programming in my opinion.
Is there a *FREE* website that offers a tutorial to fluently (or at least close to that) learn c++?
What is the BEST site to learn C++ with NO prior experience in programming?
http://www.cplusplus.com/ and http://cprogramming.com/ are probably your two best sites to get standard tutorials. You'll also want to keep track of http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lite/ and c-faq.com (it's offline at the moment, but you can get mirrors at anytime by googling for C FAQ).
Other sites are usually suspect (this includes the 21 days site). Most resources on C++ are either incorrect in various ways or are obsolete. Cboard.cprogramming.com, as well as the Devshed C++ Forum and Daniweb C++ forums have some very knowledgeable professionals to help out, and you should rely on them to correct mistakes initially. Their help can make a significant difference in how easily and painlessly you learn.
With C++ however, the real way to learn it is to get books. You can get an idea of how it works through online tutorials, and you probably will want to start out with online tutorials, but if you are serious about learning it, you absolutely must get a number of recognized and important books for C++. There's a lot, and I mean a lot, of old, incorrect, or otherwise terrible C++ books. Most of them aimed at beginners. The two books I recommend, and the books/authors are recognized in the C++ world, are C++ Primer (4th edition) by Lippman and Accelerated C++ by Koenig. Other recognized books are too advanced. You may find both books to be just a bit too fast paced, and assuming too much though (they really don't, but you might find it so). Apparently You can do it! (http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Beginners-... ) is also a good book. I haven't seen it myself, but the author is definitely a recognized expert, and you can actually get his help sometimes on comp.lang.c++ and similar usenet groups. Might be worth getting his book.
Reply:www.codeproject.com
wud be best for ya
Reply:Right off the bat I can tell you need to drop the idea that your going to be a master of programming in C++ in under a month. A programming language takes time to learn the concepts and then properly creating a program that works. One of the hardest parts of programming for beginners comes at compile time. The frustration of errors can be too much for some. I'm sure you've experienced some of that already.
As I was saying, Its going to take you just under a year to get the basics down without referencing a manual. If it is something that you do leisurely then it will take longer. The only way you get better is to do more. Even the silly assignments in the back of chapters in books can help you learn more.
Some books are better than others in some respect. Some people like myself consider some books pathetic in the lack of real world examples. I've seen countless books use "Dog" and "Cat" classes, part of programming, in them.
You should have a few books, not beginner only, to be used to learn from and use as references. A few suggestions are:
Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures through Objects
http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Out-C%2B%...
and
C++ Primer Plus (5th Edition) (Primer Plus (Sams))
http://www.amazon.com/C%2B%2B-Primer-Plu...
Now, to answer your question. There isn't going to be a superior webpage to learn C++ for free. Some will be better than others, but none of them will teach you everything there is to know and get a job in programming. You might find some online college that gives more in depth training through some sort of online "pay for tuition" type class, but it is not free.
The "Best" website that I can think of to learn from for most web languages all in one place is: W3Schools http://www.w3schools.com/ , but no C++ here.
Another site to learn the very basics is @ About.com http://www.about.com/compute/ just scroll down to the programming languages section.
As for a good IDE to help you catch errors and compile your program I suggest Eclipse found @ http://www.eclipse.org/ make sure you have Java installed on your computer to run it.
Reply:Visual C is a good way to start if you are a beginner. There are many tutorials and stuff for that and it is targeted at people with no prior experience. It would be a good foundation before starting C++.
Reply:No C/C++ are too ancient for someone to have done that, you may try the '... for Dummies' series their introductory books are kinda good, while I consider myself too experienced to make use of those books they are unrivaled as to write it in a way that, well, a dummy can understand.
Skimp the entire book in store before you buy, although C++ goes hand in hand with its predecessor C, start with that.
Reply:i would suggest you try dummies for C++ it is really helpful for people starting or who have no pior knowledge to C++ programming
Reply:if u find any best site to learn C++ or any other language programme, u may get information from there, but in my openion the best way to get more and more knowledge for C++ is the virtual teacher.
What is the best way to learn all about computer repair and programming?
without taking expensive college courses? Are there any good books on these topics out there?
What is the best way to learn all about computer repair and programming?
Of course there are books out there . . . where do you think people in college get their information? You should take courses somewhere unless you're trying to satisfy your own curiosity, since you'd have to practically become world-renown before anyone would hire you without a certification of some sort. You usually don't learn about repair and programming simultaneously though . . . that's kind of unusual and probably unnecessary. Computer repair is cheaper to learn about than computer programming . . . you can get a two-year degree from a community college and be qualified to do that. Computer programming usually requires a four-year degree in computer science. Good luck!
Oh yeah, and I almost forgot to mention . . . I don't think it's a good idea to seek out online courses in anything. I don't know how many of those institutions are accredited or anything, and besides it's a good experience to go to school for something.
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What is the best way to learn all about computer repair and programming?
Of course there are books out there . . . where do you think people in college get their information? You should take courses somewhere unless you're trying to satisfy your own curiosity, since you'd have to practically become world-renown before anyone would hire you without a certification of some sort. You usually don't learn about repair and programming simultaneously though . . . that's kind of unusual and probably unnecessary. Computer repair is cheaper to learn about than computer programming . . . you can get a two-year degree from a community college and be qualified to do that. Computer programming usually requires a four-year degree in computer science. Good luck!
Oh yeah, and I almost forgot to mention . . . I don't think it's a good idea to seek out online courses in anything. I don't know how many of those institutions are accredited or anything, and besides it's a good experience to go to school for something.
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Which programming lang. should I learn in holidays of 2 months?
I haven't learnt any programming laguage yet. I have holidays for next 2 months. Which language should I learn?
I would like to learn it on my own with the help of books.
Please mention the applications of the language you would like to suggest. Also suggest some books for it.
Thank you.
Which programming lang. should I learn in holidays of 2 months?
you should learn C++ in your holidays
C++ is Functon oriented language you will enjoy to learn it
Deitel %26amp; Deitel and Robert Lafore are the best to learn from them...........
Reply:If its for 2 months for for basics and learn html and make a website, add more with ajax and stuffs and its fun and you can atleast show that site to your friends.
Reply:if this is your first time in programming, i suggest you study visual basic(.net). it's very "eye-candy" for starters.
however, if you are looking for the best ones around, then study C/C++ and perhaps Java.
Reply:I suggest you start studying with C/C++ or Java as these languages pretty much cover most of the concepts in object oriented programming, which is the most prevalent programming paradigm these days. And once you mastered any of these you would only need small to medium adjustments to learn other languages.
It is important though that you focus more on paradigms and concepts rather than languages them selves as these concepts mostly stay the same through out, and they just differ on how they are implemented in different languages.
I suggest Dietel %26amp; Dietel books, as they are fun to read and they make you follow a single project that involves many aspects of programming, making it easy to understand.
For more general reading on concepts and paradigms I suggest "Ravi Sethi: Programming Languages - Concepts and Constructs" It is a good read, but a little more in depth.
I would like to learn it on my own with the help of books.
Please mention the applications of the language you would like to suggest. Also suggest some books for it.
Thank you.
Which programming lang. should I learn in holidays of 2 months?
you should learn C++ in your holidays
C++ is Functon oriented language you will enjoy to learn it
Deitel %26amp; Deitel and Robert Lafore are the best to learn from them...........
Reply:If its for 2 months for for basics and learn html and make a website, add more with ajax and stuffs and its fun and you can atleast show that site to your friends.
Reply:if this is your first time in programming, i suggest you study visual basic(.net). it's very "eye-candy" for starters.
however, if you are looking for the best ones around, then study C/C++ and perhaps Java.
Reply:I suggest you start studying with C/C++ or Java as these languages pretty much cover most of the concepts in object oriented programming, which is the most prevalent programming paradigm these days. And once you mastered any of these you would only need small to medium adjustments to learn other languages.
It is important though that you focus more on paradigms and concepts rather than languages them selves as these concepts mostly stay the same through out, and they just differ on how they are implemented in different languages.
I suggest Dietel %26amp; Dietel books, as they are fun to read and they make you follow a single project that involves many aspects of programming, making it easy to understand.
For more general reading on concepts and paradigms I suggest "Ravi Sethi: Programming Languages - Concepts and Constructs" It is a good read, but a little more in depth.
I wanna learn programming! Where should i start?!?
I start taking classes next year(fall 2008), but i wanna learn a little from now at home.
Where should i start and what PL should I learn?!
I wanna learn programming! Where should i start?!?
Well before determining what language to learn you need to decide what kind of programming you want to learn. What I mean by that is programming for the web, programming for games, programming for applications, programming scripts, programming code for routers, switches, etc... So figure that out first and then go from there.
Web programming, would be java, php, asp, and html.
Applications, would be C++, visual studio, etc...
Games, also C++ and not sure what other coding would be needed there.
So again first determine what you want to program for, then learn the languages for want you want to do.
Reply:My personal opinion will be C. C++ and Java or C# also make good candidates. C or C++ knowledge will take you a long way in learning many of the other languages. But be warned, without many many errors and annoyances, you will not be able to learn any of these languages.
If getting quick results and an easy to learn language appeals to your taste, try a flavour of lisp. Common Lisp or Emacs Lisp will be good.
Reply:learn how to build web-based applications, ie. PHP, MySQL, ASP, HTML
Reply:Python or Ruby - to learn core programming concept.
Learning programming language is same as learning language syntax. How to program is different matter.
Try to focus on learning algorithm, modeling, design pattern and data structure concepts instead. Don't spend too much time on learning language syntax because syntax can be learned once you understand these concepts.
Programming language/script like python or ruby is very good FirstLanguage to learn how to program and understand core computer programming concept. It has interactive mode where you can experiment code in realtime without compiling/linking etc..
hope this helped.
Reply:learn java.
Reply:You should look into c++ and visual basic. You will most likely be able to find some reading from a google search or you could buy some books from amazon.
Reply:Java or C++.
Java is a bit easier to start out with, but if you learn C++ correctly from the start the move to Java is a cakewalk. If you learn Java first and then move to C++, it will not hold your hand nearly as much, and the transition may be more difficult.
If you had someone tutoring you, I'd say C++ in an instant, because you can get your questions answered quickly. If you're going to be doing a self-study sort of operation, it's an even draw.
Good luck!
Reply:I would try and figure out what language you are going to be learning next fall, and start with that one. There are LOTS of books out there on beginner programming, choose one that uses the language your are going to be using in class. There are also many tutorials online, again do a little searching and find one that uses the same language that you will be using in class.
Where should i start and what PL should I learn?!
I wanna learn programming! Where should i start?!?
Well before determining what language to learn you need to decide what kind of programming you want to learn. What I mean by that is programming for the web, programming for games, programming for applications, programming scripts, programming code for routers, switches, etc... So figure that out first and then go from there.
Web programming, would be java, php, asp, and html.
Applications, would be C++, visual studio, etc...
Games, also C++ and not sure what other coding would be needed there.
So again first determine what you want to program for, then learn the languages for want you want to do.
Reply:My personal opinion will be C. C++ and Java or C# also make good candidates. C or C++ knowledge will take you a long way in learning many of the other languages. But be warned, without many many errors and annoyances, you will not be able to learn any of these languages.
If getting quick results and an easy to learn language appeals to your taste, try a flavour of lisp. Common Lisp or Emacs Lisp will be good.
Reply:learn how to build web-based applications, ie. PHP, MySQL, ASP, HTML
Reply:Python or Ruby - to learn core programming concept.
Learning programming language is same as learning language syntax. How to program is different matter.
Try to focus on learning algorithm, modeling, design pattern and data structure concepts instead. Don't spend too much time on learning language syntax because syntax can be learned once you understand these concepts.
Programming language/script like python or ruby is very good FirstLanguage to learn how to program and understand core computer programming concept. It has interactive mode where you can experiment code in realtime without compiling/linking etc..
hope this helped.
Reply:learn java.
Reply:You should look into c++ and visual basic. You will most likely be able to find some reading from a google search or you could buy some books from amazon.
Reply:Java or C++.
Java is a bit easier to start out with, but if you learn C++ correctly from the start the move to Java is a cakewalk. If you learn Java first and then move to C++, it will not hold your hand nearly as much, and the transition may be more difficult.
If you had someone tutoring you, I'd say C++ in an instant, because you can get your questions answered quickly. If you're going to be doing a self-study sort of operation, it's an even draw.
Good luck!
Reply:I would try and figure out what language you are going to be learning next fall, and start with that one. There are LOTS of books out there on beginner programming, choose one that uses the language your are going to be using in class. There are also many tutorials online, again do a little searching and find one that uses the same language that you will be using in class.
Is it allowed to learn two Programming languages at the same time?C's(C,C++,C#) and java?
I am a newbie in programming .I am currently Studying Java.I have covered to Classes.Because these language all originated from the C language,So is it allowed to Study two at time ie C# and java,Or Java and C++.
Is it allowed to learn two Programming languages at the same time?C's(C,C++,C#) and java?
you can do it. it may confuse you a bit, but you could do it. I currently can program in about 8 or 9 different languages. I didn't learn them all at once, but i probably could have if I needed to. If you're an absolute beginner, i would suggest sticking to one at a time so you don't confuse the syntax.
Reply:is it allowed? no u go to jail for that.
lol kiddin.
don't worry if u learn a language very well doesn't take u long to learn the rest. Specially object oriented languages are so similar.
c sux (not object oriented)
c++ waste of time lots of companies are switching to c#
so the 2 languages that u might want to learn are c# and java.
and they r similar so if u learn one u can easily learn the other one fast
Reply:When you're working on your very first language, just do one at a time. Java is a very good first choice, as the ideas translate well to other languages.
One thing that's very difficult for beginners is to tie a particular idea (getting input from the command line, for example) to the particular syntax for performing that task. (System.out.println("Hi"); in Java or echo "Hi"; in PHP).
While you're learning the concepts of programming, you probably don't need the added complexity of more than one implementation. In your first language you should simply know that when you want to print something, there's a specific syntax for doing it.
Once you can comfortably build programs in your first language, it isn't too difficult to move to other languages, because the ideas are usually very similar, but the implementations are different.
Ironically, If you're learning two languages at once, I think it's harder if the languages are very similar (like Java, C# and C++) It's actually easier if the syntax or style of one of the languages is quite different as you're less likely to get them confused. I sometimes teach Python and Java at the same time, for example. or PHP and C#
Reply:When it comes to learning languages, you can learn them in whatever way you want, however many you want. It may not be recommended by some, and some people's methods may differ, but you can do what you want.
If you're learning Java at the moment, then try to also do C++ or C#. C# is the easier of the two. The syntax of C++/C# nd Java is quite similar.
Reply:you can get advice from more expert those who live at
http://expert.mcptutorials.info
Reply:Actually it's helpful to learn more than one language, because it gives you a better frame of reference. C++ and Java are somewhat similar in notation, but structurally very different and that difference gives you an appreciation for the features of each language. These videos can get you started on C++:
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.p...
Reply:yea of course u can study C++ and java
a good place to learn then from is http://www.w3schools.com
i learned alot of stuff from there
Is it allowed to learn two Programming languages at the same time?C's(C,C++,C#) and java?
you can do it. it may confuse you a bit, but you could do it. I currently can program in about 8 or 9 different languages. I didn't learn them all at once, but i probably could have if I needed to. If you're an absolute beginner, i would suggest sticking to one at a time so you don't confuse the syntax.
Reply:is it allowed? no u go to jail for that.
lol kiddin.
don't worry if u learn a language very well doesn't take u long to learn the rest. Specially object oriented languages are so similar.
c sux (not object oriented)
c++ waste of time lots of companies are switching to c#
so the 2 languages that u might want to learn are c# and java.
and they r similar so if u learn one u can easily learn the other one fast
Reply:When you're working on your very first language, just do one at a time. Java is a very good first choice, as the ideas translate well to other languages.
One thing that's very difficult for beginners is to tie a particular idea (getting input from the command line, for example) to the particular syntax for performing that task. (System.out.println("Hi"); in Java or echo "Hi"; in PHP).
While you're learning the concepts of programming, you probably don't need the added complexity of more than one implementation. In your first language you should simply know that when you want to print something, there's a specific syntax for doing it.
Once you can comfortably build programs in your first language, it isn't too difficult to move to other languages, because the ideas are usually very similar, but the implementations are different.
Ironically, If you're learning two languages at once, I think it's harder if the languages are very similar (like Java, C# and C++) It's actually easier if the syntax or style of one of the languages is quite different as you're less likely to get them confused. I sometimes teach Python and Java at the same time, for example. or PHP and C#
Reply:When it comes to learning languages, you can learn them in whatever way you want, however many you want. It may not be recommended by some, and some people's methods may differ, but you can do what you want.
If you're learning Java at the moment, then try to also do C++ or C#. C# is the easier of the two. The syntax of C++/C# nd Java is quite similar.
Reply:you can get advice from more expert those who live at
http://expert.mcptutorials.info
Reply:Actually it's helpful to learn more than one language, because it gives you a better frame of reference. C++ and Java are somewhat similar in notation, but structurally very different and that difference gives you an appreciation for the features of each language. These videos can get you started on C++:
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.p...
Reply:yea of course u can study C++ and java
a good place to learn then from is http://www.w3schools.com
i learned alot of stuff from there
What Programming Language Or Software Should I Learn?
I am studying Algebra and want to later on move to Calculus. I need a mental approach to algebra and calculus. I want to do all the math in my head and type the results on a keyboard and then verify and correct, just as I would do with arythmetic multiplications table etc.
So I was thinking of writing my own mental algebra and mental calculus software, with graphics display, keyboard and mouse events.
Should I learn Java, would this work with Windows XP and later on Vista ?
Or is there a software that aldready exists to will help me train in mental algebra and mental calculus.
I just hate the pencil and paper approach to mathematics, too boring, too time consuming and too endumbing. I type for a living, so I master the keyboard.
Math training should be in my head and at my fingertips.
What Programming Language Or Software Should I Learn?
Ouch.
If you've never done programming before, you probably don't want to try something like an algebra or calculus parsing program. I've tried it, and i can tell you - it's a headache and a half.
But there's good news!
There's software for free (unlike mathmatica or others) on the internet that does what you're looking for.
It's called "Maxima". It's very good software. There's a bit of a learning curve to it, but nothing compared to trying to actually make a program like this.
Go here to get it:
http://maxima.sourceforge.net/download.s...
Reply:Get a graphics calculator. Texas Instruments TI-83 or higher will work well, though TI-89 is probably a lot more than you need. They can handle a ton of different mathematical functions, and they also allow you to write programs on them (or download programs from the web).
If you're dead-set on using the computer, there are emulators of this model calculator available (again, through the TI site) to help write programs on the computer before transfering them to your calculator.
Reply:visual c++ its easy to learn
Reply:Try Mathematica.
Reply:How about Python? It flowed from FORTRAN, which was the ultimate geek language in the 70's, 80's, and well into the 90's.
It's a great language to learn programming, and it's high level, which means that you can develop ideas quickly, without a large number of steps for one operation.
Note that for some of this, you will essentially be learning how to get an answer, instead of the true theory and structure. You may not be to that level yet, but by precalculus, you should understand that the concept and the "steps" of solution is more important than the solution itself.
Reply:Some of the above answers are good but my answer is the most complete:
I suggest Maple, Mathematica or Matlab.
Matlab has a programming language that anyone can learn.
And btw, I have been using VC++ for many years - I can tell you it is by no means an easy language to learn. In fact it should never have been invented. It is not much better than C and has made the lives of many programmers sheer hell. If you must learn C++, be sure to learn C first. Good luck!
Reply:There are some powerful math programs included in main Linux distros. You could contribute to them instead of starting from scratch. Ask on www.justlinux.com this same question except ask for Linux math programs. since they are usually open source, you can modify and improve them to the maximum of your ability.
Reply:maple, mathematica, mathcad
you don't need a programming language, you need a math program. the above ones are the best ones i've seen.
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So I was thinking of writing my own mental algebra and mental calculus software, with graphics display, keyboard and mouse events.
Should I learn Java, would this work with Windows XP and later on Vista ?
Or is there a software that aldready exists to will help me train in mental algebra and mental calculus.
I just hate the pencil and paper approach to mathematics, too boring, too time consuming and too endumbing. I type for a living, so I master the keyboard.
Math training should be in my head and at my fingertips.
What Programming Language Or Software Should I Learn?
Ouch.
If you've never done programming before, you probably don't want to try something like an algebra or calculus parsing program. I've tried it, and i can tell you - it's a headache and a half.
But there's good news!
There's software for free (unlike mathmatica or others) on the internet that does what you're looking for.
It's called "Maxima". It's very good software. There's a bit of a learning curve to it, but nothing compared to trying to actually make a program like this.
Go here to get it:
http://maxima.sourceforge.net/download.s...
Reply:Get a graphics calculator. Texas Instruments TI-83 or higher will work well, though TI-89 is probably a lot more than you need. They can handle a ton of different mathematical functions, and they also allow you to write programs on them (or download programs from the web).
If you're dead-set on using the computer, there are emulators of this model calculator available (again, through the TI site) to help write programs on the computer before transfering them to your calculator.
Reply:visual c++ its easy to learn
Reply:Try Mathematica.
Reply:How about Python? It flowed from FORTRAN, which was the ultimate geek language in the 70's, 80's, and well into the 90's.
It's a great language to learn programming, and it's high level, which means that you can develop ideas quickly, without a large number of steps for one operation.
Note that for some of this, you will essentially be learning how to get an answer, instead of the true theory and structure. You may not be to that level yet, but by precalculus, you should understand that the concept and the "steps" of solution is more important than the solution itself.
Reply:Some of the above answers are good but my answer is the most complete:
I suggest Maple, Mathematica or Matlab.
Matlab has a programming language that anyone can learn.
And btw, I have been using VC++ for many years - I can tell you it is by no means an easy language to learn. In fact it should never have been invented. It is not much better than C and has made the lives of many programmers sheer hell. If you must learn C++, be sure to learn C first. Good luck!
Reply:There are some powerful math programs included in main Linux distros. You could contribute to them instead of starting from scratch. Ask on www.justlinux.com this same question except ask for Linux math programs. since they are usually open source, you can modify and improve them to the maximum of your ability.
Reply:maple, mathematica, mathcad
you don't need a programming language, you need a math program. the above ones are the best ones i've seen.
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