Programming

[quagmondo23]

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]

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]

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

 

[Cleric7x9]

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

 

[CopperKid]

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

 

[MixedLogik]

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]

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

 

[compaqman]

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

 

[Compu2224]

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

 

[CopperKid]

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)