Tips for a Soon-To-Be Programmer
- Thread starter BigMarcusStud
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Start with C language to strengthen your concept and logic and then move on to other languages
theMagicNumber
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C#
WPF for windows development. There are really high paid jobs for WPF, but it is harder than WinForms. You can develop websites too with WebForms or MVC. WebForms are more SEO friendly in .NET 4.0.
The other alternative is PHP.
Don't waste your time with C, nowadays it is only used for microcontrollers programming. C++ is hella of a mess, too hard and messy, forget about it.
Whatever you choose C# or PHP you can find lots of jobs as freelancer.
WPF for windows development. There are really high paid jobs for WPF, but it is harder than WinForms. You can develop websites too with WebForms or MVC. WebForms are more SEO friendly in .NET 4.0.
The other alternative is PHP.
Don't waste your time with C, nowadays it is only used for microcontrollers programming. C++ is hella of a mess, too hard and messy, forget about it.
Whatever you choose C# or PHP you can find lots of jobs as freelancer.
PhillipsPierce
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Start with C# and check out w3schools
BigMarcusStud
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C it is! Thanks!
lancis
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I learned a lot of languages thru the course of life, starting from Basic on Apple 2, then Pascal, Fortran, C, C++, Matlab, Java, PHP and even Brainfuck (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainfuck). 
The only one that gave me a solid understanding of things was C. But there it ends. Solid understanding is not enough to create a modern program. If you start with C, be ready for the path ahead. For example, to create a GUI (Graphical User Interface) you will have to learn Win32 API - a pretty large library developed by Microsoft. And it takes ages to create a good program with Win32.
Next you will want to learn C++, and obviously GUI will be necessary at some point of life. To stick to the C++ paradigm you will need to learn STL (Standard Template Library) that will make your life a little easier and MFC (a wrapper C++ library around Win32 API).
Thats a lot to learn, mate. And if at some point you will decide to code a website you will find that C/C++ are pretty much useless. So your next step will most likely be PHP and JavaScript.
Cheers,
The only one that gave me a solid understanding of things was C. But there it ends. Solid understanding is not enough to create a modern program. If you start with C, be ready for the path ahead. For example, to create a GUI (Graphical User Interface) you will have to learn Win32 API - a pretty large library developed by Microsoft. And it takes ages to create a good program with Win32.
Next you will want to learn C++, and obviously GUI will be necessary at some point of life. To stick to the C++ paradigm you will need to learn STL (Standard Template Library) that will make your life a little easier and MFC (a wrapper C++ library around Win32 API).
Thats a lot to learn, mate. And if at some point you will decide to code a website you will find that C/C++ are pretty much useless. So your next step will most likely be PHP and JavaScript.
Cheers,
dryheat360
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you should start with C, its the basic of all programming language. If you understand C you can understand other language easily. Btw, CSS and mySQL is not programming
C is a bit difficult for someone who has never programmed. I would HIGHLY recommend Ruby or Python because they are hot and in high demand, and you can start building with them right away, especially web apps. Most popular companies like pinterest are built on Rails (Ruby) or Python. Oh, and they are super easy to learn- almost like reading plain english.
openaidbh
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I started with C, then moved on to C++, and now develop windows applications in VB.Net. To be fair, I had an absolutely fantastic teacher and programming has always come naturally to me. As far as which language I would recommend startin with, I'd say VB. Not because it is the simplest or the easiest to learn, but because it is fairly easy once programming in general "clicks" for you, and because you will be able to make useful programs almost instantly. It's far more satisfying, in my personal opinion, to have a professional-looking window with text boxes and buttons as an end product, as opposed to a janky-looking console window. Yes, I know that C++ can be used to create a GUI, but it's a lot of damn work.
So, personal preference, VB. I also have some experience with PHP and I'd say that as far as IM, those will be your two most useful languages- one for web tools, one for applications.
So, personal preference, VB. I also have some experience with PHP and I'd say that as far as IM, those will be your two most useful languages- one for web tools, one for applications.
omaigadlol
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This is the worst approach you could have for programming. Many times you'll find yourself alone at 3AM with nothing but your computer and a search engine. There won't be anyone to show you what's wrong, there won't be anyone you could call or text. Figuring small issues out by yourself will grant you enough confidence not to back down from anything.
Yes, design patterns are great and useful for a beginner.
For someone who's gone through 4 years of informatics in high school and is looking at another 4+ years of college, yes, start with C/C++. If you're not them, there are 95% chances you'll quit before making anything useful. Who do you think will devote the time needed to properly learn C, C++ on their own?
Video tutorials are useful, yes, but not for a beginner. Text without an Indian accent and that you don't need to pause is better.
Agree. VB.net and C# are the easiest to get going with.
jazzc
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You couldn't tell the code on another thread was VB.net, yet you have an opinion on the issue?
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imperial444
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PHP is good to start with, but if you would like to make more go with .NET
maximviper
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I am a descent programmer i can code in C , C++, Php , java, C# etc.
The best advise i can give you is to learn just one languge properly and you will find it breeze to learn any other language anytime .
Also when u try to learn a language try to Actually code something using the knowledge u gained. dont just keep reading book or videos. but apply it you will grasp the concepts lot easier
About Hierachry or whatever. i would suggest this :
As we are internet markets the best programmin langugage for ur is PHP
So start with it and you will automatically learn Mysql and CSS as you start making stuffs in PHP. and dont read ebook . but watch youtube tutrials..
thanks
The best advise i can give you is to learn just one languge properly and you will find it breeze to learn any other language anytime .
Also when u try to learn a language try to Actually code something using the knowledge u gained. dont just keep reading book or videos. but apply it you will grasp the concepts lot easier
About Hierachry or whatever. i would suggest this :
As we are internet markets the best programmin langugage for ur is PHP
So start with it and you will automatically learn Mysql and CSS as you start making stuffs in PHP. and dont read ebook . but watch youtube tutrials..
thanks