I'd like to learn programming.

[.Slack♠]

I would just google but I know lots of members here do it and I can get daily responces to my questions.

So Where do I begin? I understand there are multiple languages can anyone tell me which language is "best" in their opinion and where, how, and which I should begin from.

[BL4CKXHAWK]

Well the Two most common Coding languages are C# and C++. C# is Easier But C++ is better because you can do more with it i think. I'm no programmer but i can make a "Hello World" Program but thats about it haha. I'm not quite sure which you should learn first but i just dove right in with C#. Edited August 18, 2009 by BL4CKXHAWK

[.Slack♠]

yeah Im looking into C++ right now thanks for replying!

[BL4CKXHAWK]

Sure No Problem! Just so you know, Programming can get annoying and frustrating so don't just give up, keep on trying!

 

What Compiler are you using?

Edited August 18, 2009 by BL4CKXHAWK

[TheEazyB]

visual basic is a good introduction to programming for those with no prior experience. After learning it, you may wish to switch to C# for more power. Anything in the .NET framework is available for free, and all developed using visual studio. After learning about .net, you may want to change to a native language like C or C++, or another similar platform like Java etc.

[.Slack♠]

well I haven't started writing anything yet but just learning a bit of background info before I begin tomorrow (at this moment it is 11:59)

[yungbol]

People say learn on VB.NET but I disagree. I say get Visual Studio C# and youtube a few video introductions then begin experimentation. It is the best way to learn.

[.Slack♠]

I read gcc is a good free compiler. But I dont know where to dl because there a bunch of dif gcc compilers.

[TheEazyB]

if you're coding anything in the .net Framework, don't bother as microsoft offers free IDE and compiler set ups.

[.Slack♠]

I'd like to start with C++ can anyone help me find a compiler? I went to the GCC site and their US mirror link didnt work. should I use one of the international one?

[Dark Slipstream]

Don't start with C++, you won't learn anything at all... you should have good a foundation of VB and C# first.

[.Slack♠]

VB it is

[ixGAMEOVERxixx]

VB.net all the way.

[miinaturvat]

VB.net all the way.

 

...until you understand the general jist of programming. Then you move on to a real programming language

 

I actually learnt BASIC first (no, not Visual Basic, proper BASIC).

 

It depends what you actually want to be able to program as to wether you should learn VB or BASIC.

 

Most people here would say VB, but BASIC will probably give you a better understanding of programming. BASIc is for learning how to program computers. VB is for learning to program microsoft crap.

 

yeah Im looking into C++ right now thanks for replying!

 

And a word of advice, don't look into C++ until you've at least looked into C first

Edited August 18, 2009 by miinaturvat

[.Slack♠]

VB it still is! I still need a compiler

[yungbol]

No need for a compiler just use this:

 

http://www.microsoft.com/express/vb/Default.aspx

[unknown v2]

Microsoft C++ can compile c++.

 

 

And a word of advice, don't look into C++ until you've at least looked into C first

 

What?.. What?... What?...

[.Slack♠]

thanks yungbol

[TheEazyB]

if you're coding anything in the .net Framework, don't bother as microsoft offers free IDE and compiler set ups.

 

 

>.<

[miinaturvat]

Microsoft C++ can compile c++.

 

Quote from me here...

 

What?.. What?... What?...

 

 

I'm just saying, C++ is like '1 up' from C.

 

If you actually use C/C++, you'll understand it translates to "C = C + 1".

 

Not looking at C before C++ is like watching 28 weeks later before 28 days later.

[unknown v2]

I learned C++ without learning C. I see no beneficial difference in going through C first considering that it is an extension.