Where to start with computer programming?

[aquamarinealien]

While I agree that HTML doesn't count as programming, working with it helps you to become more meticulous in error detecting. I think its a great place to start. That's where I had my start! Then I moved on to C++ (a required course when I was an undergrad). Learning C++ really helped me to catch on to PHP. I dabbled in SQL a bit and I'm breaking ground into AJAX now.

[Fyton5]

hmm i really wanna learn how to program too... i wanna make nice standalone emulation programs like a finder clone, finderbar or about screen.

i know some css coding from firefox skins and the ieview templates in miranda IM but they are easy to understand. what do u think is the best lang for me?

greetz fyton5

[Jeter2Fan93]

Whew...going from CSS to C code is completely different, though not impossible at all. That being said, I would recommend reading up on a book on C/C+/etc, to get a grasp onto what to expect.

[metallicamaster3]

Perl, Python, and Objective C is where it's at, IMO. Perl is so simple to learn (in my experiences ) and Objective C comes in pretty handy to know!

[Pitter]

Hi......

all Please find out the site

http://www.css-faq.com/

Read all article.and take help.

[schmrom]

What has this todo with programming? :slant:

[Phoshi]

CSS/HTML: It's programming.

Honest.

[schmrom]

I would coun't this to designing

[davidsword]

CSS/HTML: It's programming.

Honest.

If html is a programming language, its a mockery to the term 'programer' any tard can code html or learn it overnight... and anyone who says "I'm a programmer... I can code html" is a douche

Non-computational languages, such as markup languages like HTML or formal grammars like BNF, are usually not considered programming languages.

if wiki says it, its gotta be true.

[schmrom]

If html is a programming language, its a mockery to the term 'programer' any tard can code html or learn it overnight... and anyone who says "I'm a programmer... I can code html" is a douche

if wiki says it, its gotta be true.

Just as I said

[Phoshi]

._.

I was joking.

HTML is a merkup language, like it says in the name

(Also, anybody can learn python overnight, does that make it a mockery to programming?)

[matonga]

Talking about languages that can be learnt over night, let's not talk about basic or logo

Edit:

Sorry for bad english, after 5 hours of work I can barely speak spanish (my native language).

[Phoshi]

I know the feeling

lua is pretty neat scripting, I must admit

[schmrom]

I know the feeling

lua is pretty neat scripting, I must admit

I used LUA once for creating a WoW AddOn... I f***in hated it :/

[Phoshi]

'for creating a WoW AddOn'

No wonder

[dope2]

ok i want to start computer programing.

so where do i start?

logo, Perl, Python, Objective C, Silverlight, Java, DesktopX, C#, C++,Visual Basic, pascal, Fortran, Delphi.

where can i download C. tryed google but cant find any good links.

Edited April 14, 2009 by dope2

[vhanla]

I recommend to start learning UML or DFD (Data Flow Diagrams) if you are new to programming.

And of course the basics on Data Structures and Algorithms.

[dope2]

anyone know where i could get any of these?

logo, Perl, Python, Objective C, Silverlight, Java, DesktopX, C#, C++,Visual Basic, pascal, Fortran, Delphi.

thanks for the help.

[matonga]

Microsoft Visual Studio Express Edition is available for free at Microsoft's site, let's see... here:

http://www.microsoft.com/exPress/download/

[dope2]

thanks

[Smaky]

If you want to start with MS stuff there's a free learning program available in latin-america called five star developer. If you speak spanish it might be well a good starting point:

http://www.mslatam.com/latam/msdn/comunidad/dce2005/

[dope2]

Are any good english learning program.

oh and i got Visual Basic and C.

i can make web browser but a shit one.

[technosinner]

I'll revive this one a bit and throw a curve ball at you: what would I want to learn if I want to be able to program for both Mac and PC, apart from Java? I've been dabbling in programming but I suck at it so I want to learn seriously, so might as well learn something I can use on all my computers!

[matonga]

@technosinner:

Mono of course

http://www.mono-project.com/Mono:OSX

[hunterm]

I started out with Visual Basic 6, I suggest downloading a copy of Microsoft Visual Basic Express 2008 or 2010 Express Beta.