Learning Programming ?

zenhawx · 06-24-2006, 03:37 PM

I want to learn programming, i don't have any idea on programming. what should i study first or which programming language or software should i opt to study first? Which will be the best head start? Which programming language or Software is the best?

Yo-Yo · 06-24-2006, 03:43 PM

I started out on visual basic. It is very easy to learn and you can make a lot of programs. However it is terrible if you plan on making games. If you want the easy way to make games, use something like dark basic. I'm not to sure on c++ but I think that would give you the most options to make almost anything you can think of.

ahajv4life · 06-24-2006, 03:56 PM

If you goto Microsoft.com, they have Visual Basic Express; it gives you all the Tools (ie Visual Basica), and has a COMPLETE tutorial on how to start, and keeps on teaching..

**Shady** · 06-24-2006, 05:58 PM

i strongly disagree
if you want to learn the basics of programming start with console applications
with C or C++
there are many starters books i recommend Deitel & Deitel's How to program Series
you could also start with Java ... but Java is Object-Oriented ( you will understand what this means later)
you need a compiler ... there are some free C.C++ compilers like TurboC++
google it

ahajv4life · 06-25-2006, 11:57 PM

I was just considering all the Express programs from Microsoft, mainly for two reasons, first, all are FREE...second all come with decent Tutorials. They have C/C#, C++, and all Visuals.....So if you're looking for free, and some decents programs...M$

Starman* · 06-26-2006, 06:51 AM

I'd also opt for Visual Basic. It's easier to get going with and to make some simple programs. If you get serious it's then worth learning the C+ family.

VB is generally useful because you may come across VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) in many programs. This allows you to program macros and all sorts of things in that application with specialized instruction sets. A couple of examples, Microsoft Excel and Corel Photopaint.

If you are interested in the Internet then you need to get into javascript, perl etc.

Starman*

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Shady Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cairo Age: 21 Posts: 2,343	i strongly disagree if you want to learn the basics of programming start with console applications with C or C++ there are many starters books i recommend Deitel & Deitel's How to program Series you could also start with Java ... but Java is Object-Oriented ( you will understand what this means later) you need a compiler ... there are some free C.C++ compilers like TurboC++ google it __________________ Phenom X4 9850 BE Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4 4GB Kingston DDR2 800 Radeon HD 3450 WD 160 GB SATAII

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06-24-2006, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yo-Yo Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spokane,WA, US, Earth, Milky Way, Umm... Posts: 370	I started out on visual basic. It is very easy to learn and you can make a lot of programs. However it is terrible if you plan on making games. If you want the easy way to make games, use something like dark basic. I'm not to sure on c++ but I think that would give you the most options to make almost anything you can think of.

06-24-2006, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
ahajv4life Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minnesota Age: 24 Posts: 729	If you goto Microsoft.com, they have Visual Basic Express; it gives you all the Tools (ie Visual Basica), and has a COMPLETE tutorial on how to start, and keeps on teaching..

06-25-2006, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
ahajv4life Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minnesota Age: 24 Posts: 729	I was just considering all the Express programs from Microsoft, mainly for two reasons, first, all are FREE...second all come with decent Tutorials. They have C/C#, C++, and all Visuals.....So if you're looking for free, and some decents programs...M$

06-26-2006, 06:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Starman* Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 441	I'd also opt for Visual Basic. It's easier to get going with and to make some simple programs. If you get serious it's then worth learning the C+ family. VB is generally useful because you may come across VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) in many programs. This allows you to program macros and all sorts of things in that application with specialized instruction sets. A couple of examples, Microsoft Excel and Corel Photopaint. If you are interested in the Internet then you need to get into javascript, perl etc. Starman*