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rorpan

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I want to learn a programming language but don't know where to start. I have been more into the hardware end of computers. However, I think I would like to have a go at programming. Any ideas what direction a guy should head in. Linux windows etc. What is the best way to learn. Any wesite info or personal experiance would be very helpful:)
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I've only taken one programming class (VB), so I'm probably not the best person to give advise, but what the hey....

I would imagine that starting with something like HTML, then moving on to CSS, then JAVA and then C+/C++ would be the way to go. Maybe sprinkle in some UNIX shell scripting/Windows batch and you should have a good idea of what you're interested in doing.
 
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rorpan

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Hey great info. That makes alot of sence. Html would be a good intro to see if I have any interest in others. I could build a website :) cool thanks warcrow
 
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n0cmonkey

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I've tried and failed in the past. I recentlyish started learning perl because it's useful for the type of stuff I've been doing at work. It's a lot easier to learn if you can have reasonable projects to actually work on.
 
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Originally posted by: rorpan
Hey great info. That makes alot of sence. Html would be a good intro to see if I have any interest in others. I could build a website :) cool thanks warcrow
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Well HTML is not a programming language, but yea you could make some pages...

 
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build a website in HTML...move into javascript for some fancy popups/text...then play around with some flash actionscript and php to get true programming going

it seems to be a track that i can get guys going on (i help train a few interns over the past year) and produces not necessarily proficient programmers but guys with enough skill to move forward to bigger better things like Java and Basic.
 
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Sam334

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I didn't know any language and started with Java (took some classes at school) and don't find it too difficult at all. A good undertstanding of math is what you'll need.
 
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Originally posted by: Drakkon
build a website in HTML...move into javascript for some fancy popups/text...then play around with some flash actionscript and php to get true programming going

it seems to be a track that i can get guys going on (i help train a few interns over the past year) and produces not necessarily proficient programmers but guys with enough skill to move forward to bigger better things like Java and Basic.
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I hope you mean visual basic ;)
 
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imported_Rampage

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Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
I've tried and failed in the past. I recentlyish started learning perl because it's useful for the type of stuff I've been doing at work. It's a lot easier to learn if you can have reasonable projects to actually work on.
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QFTUFT (quoted for the utter fvcking truth)

I vouch for this too.
Get something with quick and easy results so you arent discouraged, and so you can see your work showing results quickly.

A purist, or expert programmer will say start with C++.. dont do that unless you are a true blue geek.
Start easy. Visual Basic 2005 or webpages, CSS+Javascript.
Python is prob the best way to go if you intend on going to college for Computer Science.

Otherwise, for light work or a hobbyist, webpages or VB.



Edit to add- BTW, I also started due to work. I'd taken general programming classes at the university during high school, but now am moving into web development and further into smaller VB apps that interact with SQL servers.

I work at a worldwide, multi billion dollar corporation, and trust me VB is not worthless like some programmers will have you believe.
If you master that and move on, great.. but if you dont and you just know a little VB like I do.. you'll still be the office hero :D
 
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imported_maelstrom

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I'm currently a Senior in a college computer science program. We started with VB->Java->C/C++ Freshman/Sophamore/Junior Years. Also learned javascript/xhtml/asp/php as adjuncts to those languages. VB is the easiest if you're looking for app style programming, Java is a better language but the GUI's are very difficult. C/C++ in my experience is only for unix/linux users who need hardcore stuff.
 
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imported_Rampage

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Originally posted by: maelstrom
I'm currently a Senior in a college computer science program. We started with VB->Java->C/C++ Freshman/Sophamore/Junior Years. Also learned javascript/xhtml/asp/php as adjuncts to those languages. VB is the easiest if you're looking for app style programming, Java is a better language but the GUI's are very difficult. C/C++ in my experience is only for unix/linux users who need hardcore stuff.
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QFTUFT
 
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