Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic how to learn to program Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post dkruges Posted at 12:06 am on June 13, 2008 I just wanted to know how everybody here learned to program.  I want to start to get into it, I'm also taking a class next semester in school, and I want to know any tips and good books or other ways to learn.

Replies telomere13 Posted at 6:18 pm on Sep. 6, 2008 Quote: from xXDarkened ShAdowsXx at 2:07 am on June 13, 2008 If it's Java, drop out. You have no idea what you're talking about. paganinio Posted at 11:36 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 I learnt Pascal for 6 months But it wasn't until I played around some Visual Basic 6 that I considered myself to really be able to program. Narfle the Garthok Posted at 9:46 am on Aug. 26, 2008 Here is what I suggest on starting with C++ - Widely used, a good entry into many other languages C#/Java - Very friendly and approachable. Python - Will give you respect as a programmer but isn't really job friendly unless you have a good academic background. Still fun to learn. Perl - Very handy for small projects, good overall language to know. Ruby on Rails - Very powerful, very easy. Still in its infant stages and not as much freedom as other languages; it is still bleeding edge to industry standards and is mainly used for less serious side projects. LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) - Big for smaller businesses building ecommerce based websites (and many other things) but big businesses stick to other more powerful languages. Blue Baby Posted at 10:11 pm on Aug. 25, 2008 Be logical and keep practicing. amanitta Posted at 3:50 am on Aug. 22, 2008 since i'm studying computer science ; programming & algorithmic is one of the main & hardest subject ! all you need is to be LOGICAL ! The Dark Prince Posted at 5:47 pm on July 3, 2008 For me at school, I have to do a C++ and VB course in my program. the real anti christ Posted at 12:18 am on June 13, 2008 Buy the Python manual. Even though its free online its worth it. taraxgoesxboom Posted at 12:13 am on June 13, 2008 It's actually part of my major in information systems, I haven't tried yet though, my first class in it will be next next spring, I'm kinda excited. da bears Posted at 12:07 am on June 13, 2008 School. yoshiness Posted at 12:07 am on June 13, 2008 If it's Java, drop out. hateitandloveit Posted at 12:07 am on June 13, 2008 books and random hacking around. All 11 previous replies displayed.