programming

[g4m3rof1337]

i want to begin to start programming
i was told to use and get familiar with VB6
i looked around for it is there a free copy of teh download?

and also what else should i get familiar with


thanks

 

[Cromewell]

VB is part of visual studio. You can get VB 2005 express edition from MS http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vb/download/

There may be some VB5/6 links on MSDN somewhere.

 

[nat1192]

VB6 is kind of outdated. I use VS2005 with VB.net 2005. The site Cromewell gave you has the download plus a set of awesome tutorial videos. It's what got me started on the VB programming train.

 

[g4m3rof1337]

well i might walk to the book store later today, what books can help me what i want to do

 

[nat1192]

Try a VB book but make sure it is VB 2005. I like Visual Basic Jumpstart but there are others.

 

[Shady]

I don't recommend VB for starting programming
If you want to learn Programming you start with something like C or C++ or even Java
Any decent book will start with console applications just to get the concept of programming into your head
then you can move on to windows application later

 

[nat1192]

No offense, but what is the problem with VB. I know alot of people will start with C++ or Java but I am not understanding what is wrong with VB. I guess it all really depends on what you want to do. I also agree that it would have been easier for me to start with console apps so the UI doesn't get in the way. Now It might just be me being biased because I started with VB but really which one you start with is up to you.