Programming

quagmondo23 · 10-01-2007, 12:42 AM

I want to learn how to program, but am not sure what language.

I know it's pretty broad but I'm looking for a language that basic computer functions are based on. It might be hard to understand what I'm saying but I don't really know myself(which is a problem).

Can anyone suggest a basic language to get started with, and maybe an appropriate way of learning, preferably interactive software(might not exist) or a book.

Cleric7x9 · 10-01-2007, 12:47 AM

any of the programming for dummies books are great. i would recommend learning either C++ or perl first. i know what you mean when you say 'a language basic computer functions are based on", you want to learn the overall structure of how computer languages work. C++ will give you an idea of what comes first, what a library is, how to make things work, and MOST importantly, how to debug your code.

quagmondo23 · 10-01-2007, 12:50 AM

Thanks, I have heard of C++ but is C not more basic?

Cleric7x9 · 10-01-2007, 01:16 AM

i would think they are both equal, but C++ is what i learned first and i dont regret it

CopperKid · 10-01-2007, 01:36 AM

haha i learned turing first and it is increadly simplist in both ways, you cant do anything with it but it is very easy code but if you had the choice id go with c++:d

ComputerGuru64x2 · 10-01-2007, 01:52 AM

C is a predecessor from C++. C was first, Then C++ because they made many libraries and binaries a regular C engine can not support. I know C++ and build my own games. Took me about 3 months to get the hang of. Alot of math is envolved, and yyou probably should know algebra. Also JavaScript or VisuaBasic is pretty easier, but C++ is going to take you somewhere.

Cupcakke · 10-01-2007, 01:57 AM

I learned Java... and it SUCKED!!!! I failed that class. GG

compaqman · 10-01-2007, 02:42 AM

i dont think this is a language, but try Visual Basic 2005 (free from MS) i think it is really easy

Compu2224 · 10-01-2007, 02:47 AM

C# is a wonerful way to code!!!!!

CopperKid · 10-01-2007, 02:53 AM

yea visual basic is pretty fun , not overly practical but it did teach me my frist bit of networking (messengers and space ship shooting games)

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quagmondo23 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: At My Computer, In My Room, In My House, In My Town, In My County, In My Country, Which Is Ireland Posts: 827	Programming I want to learn how to program, but am not sure what language. I know it's pretty broad but I'm looking for a language that basic computer functions are based on. It might be hard to understand what I'm saying but I don't really know myself(which is a problem). Can anyone suggest a basic language to get started with, and maybe an appropriate way of learning, preferably interactive software(might not exist) or a book.

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Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,671	any of the programming for dummies books are great. i would recommend learning either C++ or perl first. i know what you mean when you say 'a language basic computer functions are based on", you want to learn the overall structure of how computer languages work. C++ will give you an idea of what comes first, what a library is, how to make things work, and MOST importantly, how to debug your code. __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

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ComputerGuru64x2 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 431	C is a predecessor from C++. C was first, Then C++ because they made many libraries and binaries a regular C engine can not support. I know C++ and build my own games. Took me about 3 months to get the hang of. Alot of math is envolved, and yyou probably should know algebra. Also JavaScript or VisuaBasic is pretty easier, but C++ is going to take you somewhere. __________________ Gaming System/Media Center CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2 MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15) HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit OD: LG DVD-RAM Black Sata Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 200BA Black Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

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quagmondo23 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: At My Computer, In My Room, In My House, In My Town, In My County, In My Country, Which Is Ireland Posts: 827	Thanks, I have heard of C++ but is C not more basic?

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Cupcakke Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 115	I learned Java... and it SUCKED!!!! I failed that class. GG

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compaqman Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: c:/program files/me Age: 16 Posts: 179	i dont think this is a language, but try Visual Basic 2005 (free from MS) i think it is really easy

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CopperKid Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 358	yea visual basic is pretty fun , not overly practical but it did teach me my frist bit of networking (messengers and space ship shooting games) __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 My Rig (:Laptop:) IBM Lenovo T60 Intel Centrino Duo T7200 2.0 GHZ 2 GIG DDR Ram ATI Radeon X1400 512 MB

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