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[madden988]

Now that i've been kind of looking through different stuff, I don't really care what it would be (c, vb, whatever), I would just like to learn something, lol , and I don't care if it's hard or not, because I'm willing to put in some effort.

Any suggestions would be very welcome, and thanks in advance


edit: btw, if I posted this in the wrong place, or should have just looked harder around the site, please move or delete it

Edited by Madden, 03 July 2006 - 11:18 PM.

[Hydrogen]

Im glad you want to start programming . its a very rewarding activity and very fun as well.

I suggest starting with C++. There are some great tutorials for it on this board and you can get the compiler for free and start developing in under 30 minutes .

If you need any help in your programming, dont be afraid to ask for it . We are really nice people here and are very willing to help out ...

Good luck .

[madden988]

thanks

now i'm off to google c++ to download it, lol

any particular compiler i should use, or are they all pretty much the same?

Edited by Madden, 03 July 2006 - 11:35 PM.

[Hydrogen]

thanks

now i'm off to google c++ to download it, lol

any particular compiler i should use, or are they all pretty much the same?

There are many different compilers out there...most people here use devC++ which is a good compiler. Remember though that a compilers job is to translate C++ code into machine language (stuff that the computer can understand) and binary.

Personally, I use a linux compiler g++ which has been ported to windows but you will need to get another program to use this compiler called cygwin. This compiler is a bit more complicated to use but its my personal favorite.

There is also microsoft visual C++ which is an IDE and has a built in compiler. The thing I dont like about this one is that it fixes your code slightly for you when you have errors. If you were to take potentially wrong code, it may compile in vc++ but may not on g++.

All in all, you should experiment and see what you like That is the best way to learn something new - Experimentation . Remember, if you have any questions, please ask . The only stupid question is the one that went unanswered .

[Cataliste]

STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM VISUAL BASIC.

SO many people get trapped in this easy language. Stay away if you ever really want to be a good programmer...

[madden988]

STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM VISUAL BASIC.

SO many people get trapped in this easy language. Stay away if you ever really want to be a good programmer...

I'll make sure to keep that in mind, lol, thank you

[dolphinbomb]

STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM VISUAL BASIC.

SO many people get trapped in this easy language. Stay away if you ever really want to be a good programmer...

Definitely heed his advice. Makes learning other languages (C++ for example) MUCH harder, cause you're used to commands that make sense...

[madden988]

Definitely heed his advice. Makes learning other languages (C++ for example) MUCH harder, cause you're used to commands that make sense...

yeah, ive started learning c++ using a free dev-c++ and brknphoenix's tutorials (which are awesome, btw), and I feel like i've really learned a lot. It's all just simple stuff I'm able to do now, but with how far i've come in just a couple days, i'm sure I'll be able to do some stuff that at least impresses me eventually, and that's what I really wanted.

I guess you could say I want to learn this for the sake of learning it , I like to know things, and this has always been something that seemed beyond my grasp.

[haku_jin]

You should check out the tuts that Brkn Phoenix has made. He starts you out real slow in C++ and he is very helpful as well.


Ooops I posted before I read your last post. Silly me.

Edited by haku_jin, 06 July 2006 - 06:44 AM.

[Hydrogen]

yeah, ive started learning c++ using a free dev-c++ and brknphoenix's tutorials (which are awesome, btw), and I feel like i've really learned a lot. It's all just simple stuff I'm able to do now, but with how far i've come in just a couple days, i'm sure I'll be able to do some stuff that at least impresses me eventually, and that's what I really wanted.

I guess you could say I want to learn this for the sake of learning it , I like to know things, and this has always been something that seemed beyond my grasp.

Thats really good to hear . Learning for the sake of learning is very fun as well without the pressure of studying for tests and the sort. I think this way can also be beneficial in learning a lot but there is definately a good thing about pressure and deadlines that adds to your learning

If you have any questions, just let us know

[madden988]

Thats really good to hear . Learning for the sake of learning is very fun as well without the pressure of studying for tests and the sort. I think this way can also be beneficial in learning a lot but there is definately a good thing about pressure and deadlines that adds to your learning

If you have any questions, just let us know

that's why I can't wait to be good enough to do those practice problems, lol

[Sida]

I'm pretty sure it has, or still has, C++ tutorials but i'm too lazy to look...but www.seangreasley.com is good for programming tutorials. Easy to understand and all in video format.

P.S Sorry if outside links are not allowed here, if so let me know and i'll remove it.

[Mr. Hobo]

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Sean Greasley charges for a vast majority of his tutorials now