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How to start learning how to program?
Posted on 5/13/17 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 5/13/17 at 10:54 pm
I'm looking to get into programming and wanted to know what is the best way to learn. Any helpful websites out there for beginners? Looking to learn C++ and Java.
This post was edited on 5/13/17 at 10:57 pm
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Posted on 5/14/17 at 1:47 am to GeauxLSU25
You know how to download torrents?
If so, I'd download some Lynda tutorials on whatever programming language you want to dive into. The Lynda tutorials have done me right over the past few months as I've tried to learn a few things.
If so, I'd download some Lynda tutorials on whatever programming language you want to dive into. The Lynda tutorials have done me right over the past few months as I've tried to learn a few things.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 6:19 am to GeauxLSU25
Why C++ and Java? Do you have a background in anything computer related? Do you know some languages are better suited for specific issues? Such as, I would not use cpp to write a basic business application. I'd use C# as that's what it is geared for, just like I wouldn't use C# too write a video game.
Even though the two are similar, there's a lot of difference in syntax, format and use.
The programming concept however, once learned can help learn new languages, more readily to suit your need.
My advice, learn a simple language like Visual Basic to build a foundation, then move to a lower level language like cpp.
This advice is predicated on you teaching yourself. Good luck in your endeavor.
Even though the two are similar, there's a lot of difference in syntax, format and use.
The programming concept however, once learned can help learn new languages, more readily to suit your need.
My advice, learn a simple language like Visual Basic to build a foundation, then move to a lower level language like cpp.
This advice is predicated on you teaching yourself. Good luck in your endeavor.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 7:11 am to GeauxLSU25
Just learn one first.
C++ probably available local jc
C++ probably available local jc
Posted on 5/14/17 at 8:26 am to GeauxLSU25
Starting to see a lot of Python coding too. I haven't looked into the benefits yet...but it's getting popular.
Microsoft Visual Studio is free from Microsoft, if you want a programming environment for free.
Microsoft Visual Studio is free from Microsoft, if you want a programming environment for free.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 9:44 am to GeauxLSU25
I am the firm believe that you wont really learn it until you have a target goal in mind.
Figure out what you want to build first, then that will point you in the direction of what language you should start with.
I know there are a lot of tutorials out there for Python and supposedly is very beginner friendly.
I started with VBA for office, so I could do more advanced statistics in spreadsheets.
Figure out what you want to build first, then that will point you in the direction of what language you should start with.
I know there are a lot of tutorials out there for Python and supposedly is very beginner friendly.
I started with VBA for office, so I could do more advanced statistics in spreadsheets.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 10:48 am to GeauxLSU25
Microsoft Small Basic is useful as a starting point: LINK
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