Want to learn how to program

ginji · 09-24-2003, 06:05 PM

Hi guys/girls I i'm interested in programing but i dont know where to start

there are so many to choose from. i'm using red hat 9

TIA
michael

alpha · 09-24-2003, 10:29 PM

What kind of programs do you initially want to make? Be realistic; games at this point are not.

sde · 09-24-2003, 10:34 PM

starting with web programming would probably be the best way to get your feet wet.

learn a little HTML, then move on to PHP or ASP.

give us more info =) we like to help here.

ginji · 09-24-2003, 10:58 PM

well I was thinking for making a cdplayer (cli and gui) or a file manger like midnight commander(cli).

Eyelfixit · 09-25-2003, 05:54 PM

Start with Visual Basic after you learn html at least. C+ wouldn't hurt either.

ginji · 09-26-2003, 11:27 AM

isnt VB for windows

palin · 09-26-2003, 12:42 PM

My advice Just dive right on into c++ or java its prolly best to learn an oop language since it does contain procedural concepts. and I wouldn't suggest trying to build a gui until you have a good concept of programing cli.

java might be better since it does contain the libraries for simple drawing. I personally prefer c++ but java is probably better as a learning language.

Ilya020 · 09-26-2003, 03:01 PM

Try assembly, its fun and gives you lots of control! (14 byte programs! w00t!)

ginji · 09-26-2003, 03:13 PM

I think i'm just going to jump into c++. I have a c++ book from sams and the example look like there for windows. Would they still work?? and if it does how do I compile and run it?? i'm a linux newbie

sde · 09-26-2003, 03:28 PM

perhaps this will be helpful? compile in redhat

Ilya020 · 09-26-2003, 04:13 PM

Assembly...Assembly...Assembly...Assembly...Assemb ly...Assembly...