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How can I start learning programming?

I want to know how to program. What are some basic things to get started and what is a great program to use?

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  • 9 years ago
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    As previous people have said, start with Visual Basic.NET.

    It has to be one of the easier programming languages to handle.

    Once you have a good grip on it, then you might want to start PHP and then go onto more advanced languages like C or C++.

    The way I started was:

    HTML/Javascript >> PHP >> Visual Basic.NET >> C >> C++

    And as another person said, go to:

    http://www.youtube.com/user/thenewboston

    to view free tutorials on programming.

    This resource is GREAT, it's how I learnt/am learning C++.

    He also has other tutorials, not only on C/C++ but PHP, etc.

    This guy doesn't talk like a programmer, he talks in normal, everyday, understandable language.

  • 5 years ago

    Java or C#. Tons of documentation to provide you with a good essential working out of not just the language, however how programming virtually works. At the finish of the day you could decide upon whatever you want, simply stick to it. You have to work out what you need to do with programming. Do you need to make a recreation, a computer utility, maybe a telephone, or an Android app. This resolution will directly have an effect on which language you wish to have to learn. If you want to construct a sport, you're going to most likely code most, if now not all, in C++. If you wish to make an Android app, you possibly can decide upon Java or C# (C# rate money). A common computing device utility you might have a bit extra flexibility, most of the time any language would work, however C# and Java are the easy choices individually. You would additionally need to construct an Xbox 360 sport, a windows cellphone app, or a game mainly with C#.

  • 9 years ago

    The programming is very wide range.It is include programming language and database.

    First, The programming language has dozens of kind language.There were QBasic,C,C++,C#,java,Assembly language,PASCAL,Foxpro,VB,Vc,Vb.net,C#.net,php,etc.

    Second,The programming commonly combine computer language with database or electron.

    Database mainly has Mysql,Ms sql,Oracle,Access etc.

    Last,If you had chosen above two thing.You can choose Basic language getting started.

    learn by heart:Study programing only method was do it yourself and developing project.Not other method.

    Good Luck.Wish help for you.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    To learn programming you can refer Internet as well as you can go for "Let Us C" and Balaguruswami latest edition. But depends on you which programming you want to learn because its a wide area. Firstly friend , tell me for which purpose you want to learn programming or about your interest.

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  • 9 years ago

    1. Get a book/pdf. Make sure it isn't too technical or you'd be confused (for example, Bjarne Stroustrup's book is REALLY scary.)

    2. Get a compiler/interpreter for the language you want to learn.

    3. Read your book/pdf/other learning resource

    4. ???

    5. Profit!

    Source(s): Myself.
  • 9 years ago

    The best way to learn is by reading this free book: inventwithpython.com/

    It's how I learnt and teaches you python really well. Python is a very popular language and is easy to learn

  • 9 years ago

    Start with visual basic net or visual basic 6 coz its the easiest language to learn and master. Once youve mastered it, go to c or c++ then you decide whats next.

  • 9 years ago

    you can use "a first book of c++" to learn programming in c++..

    you also can learn by watching video in youtube h think its better way!

  • 9 years ago

    You don't need to buy anything, go to http://www.youtube.com/thenewboston.

    He can teach you Python, C, C++, and Java. He also has loads of other videos like UDK, iPhone, and Android development.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Learn Coding is simply means to learn about programming such as Javascript, HTML/CSS, PHP, Ruby, and much more. here i’m gonna show you Top 5 Best Online Resources.

    1 codeacademy.com

    2 code school

    3 learnstreet

    4 w3school

    5 code avengers

    For more...check this out... http://villstech.com/learn-coding-5-best-online-resources/

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