MizMyColi:
...the only thing I could grasp from his lesson - which btw I'm not quite sure of now is "How to differentiate a CSS website from an HTML website"
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MizMyColi:
What is it about programmers that makes them thick

The statement above is one of sincere ignorance and envy

Are [Great] programmers born or made?

The recent public announcements made by the admin of this forum got me thinking out loud:

"If only I understand this their language, I would be in the know if this guy is trying to play on my intelligence or just being plain sincere"

"if only, if only, if only."


I come to this board more oft with the intent to contribute even a "good morning" and then I feel so out of place, yet I'm interested in programming....coding especially [I hope the two words do not mean the same]

I've only heard of HTML and CSS recently, A friend even volunteered to teach me and the only thing I could grasp from his lesson - which btw I'm not quite sure of now is "How to differentiate a CSS website from an HTML website"

Another friend sent me loads of e-books on programming and hacking for beginners and I just couldn't get past the first stage, yet I want to be like you guys

I guess the reason I loose interest is because I'm the relational kind (I love people). If I can't relate with what is being taught as it pertains to people/humans....then I'm likely to lose interest.

The epistle above is a call for help.
1). I want to be able to contribute meaningfully to this section (with time)

2). Are programmers born or made (can just about anyone become a programmer with the right tutoring)?


Teach me. Anyone please?

spikesC:

Damn, you must have wasted that guy's time

ElGuapo:

Spikes it's been ages.

DOWHILE: makes u ahead of oda guys who are not in the field of programming nd yet wanna learn.

spikesC:

the great Elguapo, longest of times.


@thread; see how everybody don full dey reply, because say na woman

even non regulars on this section.

ElGuapo:

Great ke? Abeg no make me piss for my Calvin klein boxer

I'd give ya a call soon, got some lil work we need to do.

dhtml: So you are saying that programming is determined by DNA sequences eh? So what happens to programmers that were born in an era that there were no computers? they simply died and were reborn?

Djtm:
lol, no. Some people just cannot think like a programmer. The same thing that happened to all the messis that were born when there was not football.

dhtml:
So you are saying a person that was trained in havard for programming cannot be better than someone that trained with ehm maybe w3schools?

spikesC:

Damn, you must have wasted that guy's time

For stating the obvious, thanks. I know better now. Thanks @Urine

dhtml: Maybe when you meet a great programmer, you should ask them all these questions. As for me, I aint got an answer to all these, thank you.

ahdnblvu

AfricanApple: make i go consult my ifa, eye self don dey pain me




but ehhhh incase, if u don learn finish, maybe i fit learn too

Akira Swiss na so ah waka come oo....I had to express myself joor....talk of dying in silence

MizMyColi: Akira Swiss na so ah waka come oo....I had to express myself joor....talk of dying in silence

Ajibel:

Just to please a (f) you'd stoop low to ridicule guys...#shakingmypythonichead

I'm not just an "(f)" to Him."Guys" in this case might include Ladies (there aren't as much in the world of programming tho').

Your remark is incitive and totally uncalled for.

sunday478: Not answering the 'born or made question though'.

they only advice I have for u is for you to keep the passion. Try to learn it because u love it. Get video tutorials, they are very nice too. When you are stock, you can run back here and get the help u need. They are all here to assist in anyway possible.

Practice what you are been taught.
It's one of the fastest means of getting used to the code. Also improvise. Try to do things the way you imaging them and see if it works for you.
As you practice don't get frustrated by the errors, cos as a beginner the are most likely to come. Try to cross check your codes and fix it.

Also there is a thread on the first page of the webmasters board that teaches HTML and CSS. You can check it out. The OP explained it nicely.

PS: Am also a learner, looking up to some powerful guys. (dhtm18, Dualcore1 if you care to know).

Urine: Op,

HTML = you are naked.

CSS = you have covered your unclothedness by wearing a very beautiful dress.

There's nothing like a HTML or CSS site, both work together.

Thank You, Very, Very Much. Nicely Presented......makes more sense in this manner

AfricanApple: thereis gawd in everytin we are doing, so na dat one good pass howdy

Not bad at all. I'm learning already

DharkPoet: To your question, whether great programmes are born or made, I'd say they are definitely made. But what makes them? It is determination, passion and great logical and analytical skills.

For you, the passion is there, at least it's evident from your post, all you need is determination, there are different learning approaches, find and choose one that suits you best.

Build your logical/analytical skills, you'd really need this a long way... you'd need this forever in the journey. Find different ways to implement a solution to solve a particular problem, then from the range of solutions choose the most suitable.

It's not easy, I'd tell you, but once thing is sure, learning never ends.

Thank You, for sounding really nice. I liked your post. I'm Spurred.

rutchiekens:
You said:


How did u get to where u are today
Did u cheat your way to where u are today

Cos u have to read(or sacrifice time and some things) to move higher in life. Programming is time consuming especially for beginners.

if u can't waste at least 1 hour daily to learn how u code then u shouldn't bother learning it, I waste at least 10 hours daily learning how to code.

Thankfully, No, Cheating isn't my nature. The fact that I'm a noob when it comes to programming doesn't make me useless in other facets of learning. Miz is actually a certified true geek in her areas of expertise @The Emboldened, I'd rather we term it "Invest" or whatchya think?