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| Thread ID: 48103 | 2004-08-14 04:29:00 | OT Which programming language should I learn?? | Codex (3761) | Press F1 |
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| 261565 | 2004-08-14 06:30:00 | thanks everyone for all your comments they've been very helpful!!!! I'll talk to my teachers at my school on monday(but they'll probably wont let me) I'll take a look at some books as well(even though i can't stand reading) Thanks, Alex |
Codex (3761) | ||
| 261566 | 2004-08-14 06:59:00 | What about python (http://www.python.org/)? I went to a talk on Programming languages at the local LUG meeting, and python was described as a general all-rounder which is OS independant and the code was easier to maintain later on down the track. | Jen C (20) | ||
| 261567 | 2004-08-14 07:09:00 | C++ is object orientated. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 261568 | 2004-08-14 07:23:00 | I would avoid C++ to start with, its probably a bit complex for most people to start. Try start with C, its more simple and the OOP bit is only really necessary if you're wanting to really get into windows programming (which is the devil anyway). Java is a good language to learn the theory of programming although I have my doubts over applications that are made in it (speed etc). - David |
DangerousDave (697) | ||
| 261569 | 2004-08-14 09:40:00 | whats wrong with windows programming, what else would i program?? | Codex (3761) | ||
| 261570 | 2004-08-14 09:54:00 | People used to hate programing to the Windows API but with the modern languages like Delphi it is not nearly the hassel. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 261571 | 2004-08-14 11:05:00 | > What about python (http://www.python.org/)? > I went to a talk on Programming languages at the > local LUG meeting, and python was described as a > general all-rounder which is OS independant and the > code was easier to maintain later on down the track. Python was recommended to me some time ago and after having used it and coming from a Pascal background , I can recommend it as being a good language for programming, especially for hobbies and stuff. I wouldn't recommend it for web development - you would be better off learning a programme that is designed for making web pages (although the Python developers reckon it can be used for that). Insofar as C or C++ etc go - if you are going to get into "programming" (as opposed to web development) then it would be advisable to learn one of the older languages like C, C++, Pascal, Basic etc to learn about data structures and getting the logic & sequences correct. > what else would i program?? If this question was referring to the OS then there are platforms other than Windows (there are the obvious ones Linux & DOS etc but also the less obvious such as programmes to control electronic equipment (CNC?) such as train / traffic signals, automated factories, air conditioning equiment and so forth). However, if your question was more along the lines of "what else is there to programme other than web pages" then the sky is really the limit. How about the fibonacci series of numbers until they are too boig to fit on your screen or all of the prime numbers up to 1 billion (this took me a week on Python :D - still trying to work out how I can get to 1 trillion without nuking my PC) or basic macros to make using your PC easier? There are plenty of applications available for programmes - this is the joy of learning (although at 15 I'm sure you would rather learn about things other than the school curriculum) ;) |
andrew93 (249) | ||
| 261572 | 2004-08-14 11:46:00 | > What about python (http://www.python.org/)? > I went to a talk on Programming languages at the > local LUG meeting, and python was described as a > general all-rounder which is OS independant and the > code was easier to maintain later on down the track. I am inclined to agree that a look at Python may be a good idea. I have written applications in Basic ( interpreted), COBOL ( compiled) and inserted some FORTRAN and Assembler code into the COBOL source code before compiling. I only had a quick look at Python. Pysol for example is a solitaire game and the source code is available and this is written using Python. Open source this. If I was looking at only writing Web sites then I would try to learn more HTML and JAVA maybe XML, ASP and PHP. C++ is good for writing applications that are object oriented. There are heaps of source code lines out there which can be downloaded. Want to make the latest game? C++ may be the way to go. Learning any programming language at the age of 15 I think will help. Subroutines ( lumps of code) and the logic behind all this regardless of language will help. Visual basic is one that will help you to write code for Access applications and Macros in general. I say post back here with what you want to actually do then we may be able to help more. The fact that you say that you have problems reading leaves me wondering a bit though. Whatever programming language you decide to learn for whatever reason will have syntax which is very important. Leave out a period or full stop or bracket from the source code then the program maybe will not compile. This does not count logic errors in the code either. Do not let me stop you. Work out what you want and go for it. I'm certainly not trying to put you off. Have a word with a careers advisor and/or Teachers at your school. Don't just sit there and think you can't do it! You can you know. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 261573 | 2004-08-14 23:20:00 | > Learning any programming language at the age of 15 I > think will help. Why will that help?? I really want to learn a language that is ver powerful and also help learn other ones and understand them better(i had a look at C and C++ code and all i see is objects, letters, numbers and symbols(lol)) So how long do you think it would take to learn(stupid question probably ages)?? |
Codex (3761) | ||
| 261574 | 2004-08-14 23:27:00 | Go to your local library - i picked up some second book for $0.25 Pity I haven't started programming yet.... |
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