Programming Help?

[iDreaMeR]

I am just starting Programming in School as i Just Started the 3rd Year of HighSchool.
( Im a 14yearsOld )

I got in the highest class for Computing ( Intermediate 2 )

I was wondering what would be the best/easiest software to use until i get the hang of it and if anyone could give me some help to start making some basic modding programs and so on.

PM to get my MSN. It Will be easier to talk on that

Thanks if anyone can help me

[godzcheater]

ill say VB.net
but some people tthink C#
if you clear c# it can go on to C and C++

[JoshuaT]

What language you learn is ultimately up to you but it depends on if you want to go further in programming like as a job

If just for fun than VB.net is the easiest place to start

If wanting to learn to go into a job C# / C++ are the best

[vv3asone]

Learn Java (You'll learn how to dim things in different ways, and strictness of languages with this) or PHP (You'll learn basicly how languages are so you'll understand them when you learn others with PHP.).

Don't get into a language that is crowded like VB.NET or C#. You could try C++ if you wanted, but that's really advanced, and to even begin to start understanding the whole C++ will take years.

[JoshuaT]

Learn Java (You'll learn how to dim things in different ways, and strictness of languages with this) or PHP (You'll learn basicly how languages are so you'll understand them when you learn others with PHP.).

Don't get into a language that is crowded like VB.NET or C#. You could try C++ if you wanted, but that's really advanced, and to even begin to start understanding the whole C++ will take years.

For starting out I would not say learn Java as its very advanced and it would be a lot to handle on your first time coding

For first time coders I would say learn VB.net or C# as they are easier to use and are based on the .NET framwork

[vv3asone]

For starting out I would not say learn Java as its very advanced and it would be a lot to handle on your first time coding

For first time coders I would say learn VB.net or C# as they are easier to use and are based on the .NET framwork

So, atleast he'll understand that the big languages aren't just here's an example click it. Programming is meant to be strict to get a decent output.

[Jordan]

So, atleast he'll understand that the big languages aren't just here's an example click it. Programming is meant to be strict to get a decent output.

Java is an OOP language. Nobody should start out with an OOP based language. OOP is an abstract concept which should only be studied when the programmer is familiar with the fundamentals of programming in general. It's also advised that you become familiar with a standard procedural language before progressing to OOP in that language. This is simply so that you have a good foundation to learn upon. For example, I'm primarily a PHP developer so switching to Java before having a good knowledge of the OOP concept would be foolish. The smart route would be to learn OOP in PHP and then move to Java. However Java isn't all that great anyway imo.


@OP - If you're planning to go software development as a career then I would suggest C#. However even if you aren't I would still suggest C# since its syntax is C-based as are most other widely used languages. I would also suggest looking into web programming since you may find it more your sort of thing. Personally I started out planning to be a software developer but now find programming the web much better. Web development communities are usually more friendly imo as well :)

[Sable Shinigami]

You could try C++ if you wanted, but that's really advanced, and to even begin to start understanding the whole C++ will take years.

C++ is actually relatively easy. I mean I'm learning it therefore it is, by default, easy +:confused: wish I was better at this stuff! Anyway to learn C++ you can just go here. It's free and has a link to download a compiler.
BTW if you don't believe me when I say it's really helpful and is not all just reading pages of boring theory, then just think about this...


IT'S FREE!!!

[Mocha]

C++ is actually relatively easy. I mean I'm learning it therefore it is, by default, easy +:confused: wish I was better at this stuff! Anyway to learn C++ you can just go here. It's free and has a link to download a compiler.
BTW if you don't believe me when I say it's really helpful and is not all just reading pages of boring theory, then just think about this...


IT'S FREE!!!

Nice bump... -_____-

[JoshuaT]

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