starting to programe

[angel34]

Hey. I've just finished my exams for this year and have a lot of free time on my hands now, so was considering to start programming. Now the problem with this is that I have no idea where to start. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[Valiance]

Java.

 

[Tich]

If you first need to start programming, I suggest an easy language like PASCAL.

Nice thing about it is, there are no classes to be dealt with and you easily learn the simple strings of how to make a program. Ten you can go over to a language like Java or C++, which are class based, and a bit harder, but any step from PASCAL to another language will be easy as the basic programming structure is easy.

Another suggestion would be to seek help from someone who knows how to program already, and not just try it yourself. Someone who can easily spot mistakes and give you the correction will be a big help.

 

[JohnSmith]

Java is easy to learn and it is useful. Check out www.leepoint.net for some good pointers. Also although he recommends netbeans as an IDE i would use BlueJ because it is easier for beginners.

 

[Good morning blues]

I suggest Python - it's designed to be easy to learn, and basically teaches you the structures and wide concepts of modern programming languages without the strange intricacies of other specific languages. It's pretty simple to pick up, and it's the one that I suggest.

 

[Tich]

I haven't tried python, But the notable disadvantage of Pascal is simply that it has no application, it's a learning language.

 

[Aardvark Soup]

What about the programming language in Game Maker? It's basically a simplified version of C++ with a lot of built-in functions for making games. If you don't want to make games I would recommend using Java or C++ in combination with a beginners tutorial. Programming languages of graphic calculators are also pretty simple and a good start.