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| I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:12pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
Due to the numerous "i want to start programming, which language should i start with" threads on this board i decided to create a thread that will address this issue. I am not a wonderful writer and i won't say i know it all but i will try. I urge every one on this board to correct me where i err an also contribute in whatever way you can to make this thread worth it. I will try as much as possible not to be biased in this write up. I am not going to go into detail in defining what programming is because i will assume before entering this thread you should already know what programming is. But in summary programming is the act of creating whatever you want with your brain and computer programming is the act of creating whatever you want with your brain and a computer. You can read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming Programmers could also be called software programmers, software developers and other big-big names you can think of. Feel free to ask your questions, i will try and answer the ones i can my Ogas in the house will help me with those i can't answer Please every Programmer should try as much as possible to check on this thread once in a while to help answer some questions Newbies would like to ask. 275 Likes 53 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:13pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
I will try as much as possible to make this article as simple as possible BRANCHES OF PROGRAMMING 1. Embedded Systems 2. Desktop applications 3. Web Applications 4. Mobile Applications 5. Console applications 200 Likes 33 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:29pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS An embedded system is a multi-agent system and computer system designed for specific control functions within a larger system, often with real-time computing constraints.It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts. By contrast, a general-purpose computer, such as a personal computer (PC), is designed to be flexible and to meet a wide range of end-user needs. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today examples of devices with embedded systems are telephone switches, mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mp3 players, mobile phones, videogame consoles, digital cameras, DVD players, GPS, brushless DC motors, induction motors and DC motors.Embedded systems contain processing cores that are either microcontrollers or digital signal processors (DSP). I don't know too much about embedded systems but i know embedded systems are created mainly with C and Assembly Language. I will come to programming languages later. Read more from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embedded_system 70 Likes 22 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:38pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
DESKTOP/STAND-ALONE APPLICATION An application that runs stand alone in a desktop or laptop computer. such as Opera Browser, Microsoft Office, Corel Draw, Win zip and so on. I am sure you get it. Desktop Applications can run on Windows, Linux, Mac and other Operating Systems. I assume you know what an operating system is  Desktop applications can be created with a variety of programming languages ranging from C, C++, Java, C#, Python, Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET etc etc etc. They are a lot of them, like i said earlier we will talk of programming languages later on.. 96 Likes 15 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:42pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
WEB APPLICATION A web application is an application that is accessed by users over a network such as the Internet or an intranet. examples of web applications are Facebook, yahoomail, gmail, Nairaland etc. Web applications are also created with a range of programming languages like PHP, Python, JSP/Servlets, ASP, ASP.NET, Ruby etc 108 Likes 18 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:48pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
MOBILE APPLICATIONS A mobile application (or mobile app) is a software application designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices. example of mobile applications are opera mini, UCBrowser, Games etc. Mobile Applications run on different platforms such as iPhone, BlackBerry, Android phone or Windows Phone etc. Mobile Applications can be created with Java, Objective-c, c++, C# and so on... 71 Likes 15 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:51pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
CONSOLE APPLICATIONS A console application is a computer program designed to be used via a text-only computer interface, such as a text terminal, the command line interface of some operating systems (Unix, DOS, etc.) or the text-based interface included with most Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating systems, such as the Win32 console in Microsoft Windows, the Terminal in Mac OS X, and xterm in Unix. Console Applications can be created with C, C++, JAVA etc 46 Likes 8 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:52pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
They are a lot of them, but these are the ones that i could think of at the time of writing.. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 1. Java 2. C 3. C++ 4. c# 5. Objective C 6. PHP 7. Assembly Language 8. Javascript 9. Visual Basic 10. VB.NET 11. ASP 12. ASP.NET 13. PYTHON 14. Ruby OTHERS a. HTML b. CSS I will only talk about the ones on BOLD 108 Likes 20 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 3:59pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
Hence forth any i want to learn programming threads will be closed with immediate effect. Ask all your questions here  ...45 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 4:02pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
JAVA Java is an object oriented programming language originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems (which has since merged into Oracle Corporation). The language derives much of its syntax from C and C++, but it has fewer low-level facilities than either of them. Java can be used to create Desktop Applications, Web Applications, Console Applications and Mobile Applications. WHERE CAN I LEARN JAVA?? As with any language i will talk about here, they are tons and tons of books and articles on the Internet that will teach you any of this languages from beginner to intermediate level. The rest is upto you... I will provide as much links to on-line tutorials as possible, but Google is your friend. Official Tutorial from Oracle: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/ More http://www.tutorialspoint.com/java/index.htm http://www.javatutorialhub.com/java-tutorial.html http://www.freejavaguide.com/corejava.htm http://www.javabeginner.com/ Ebooks http://www.mkyong.com/featured/top-5-free-java-ebooks/ From Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL484D73FA74A11AC9 94 Likes 22 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 4:36pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
Please can a C++ guy write on C++??. Where is lordZOUGA, WHiztim, omo_to_dun, webdezzi and all the others i can't remember now?? come and help me o! 14 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 4:45pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
Please you are free to pick a language and write about it, don't let me do all the work alone... 15 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Nobody: 9:47pm On Dec 31, 2012 |
I still wonder why the powerful Actionscript is not listed. Python. Python is a Rapid Application Development(RAD) language which lets you write complex software with less codes. It is made juicier with the arrays of available modules that makes your programming life fun, easy and exciting. As a developer, if you pick up python and dedicate say 2 weeks to learning it, You wont go back. Python is not only addictive but also clean and organized. You can read through source codes written in python and you know what they do right a way. the syntax design is near perfect as it lets you code without thinking of ending every line with semi-colons, no dollar signs, no var, Dim or the likes. Python developers here can add theirs. 258 Likes 15 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Nobody: 1:14pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
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| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by clementcro(m): 2:11pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
Please i need someone who has a vast understanding about microsoft technologies to explain to me, what is the differences and similarities between C# and C#.net C++ and C++.net Thanks 22 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by pjosh1(m): 2:13pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
Am new to programming and planning on learning vb.net. Is it okay for a beginner to start with vb.net. Please don't ignore madelinekim: There are so many of good programming language like php,c,c++,java, asp.net,vb.net etc that all are good to learn. If you are new than you have to start to learn with php programming language. You can use w3school tutorial site to learn php. W3school is the best tutorial that explain all subject detail in brief with easy language that easy to understand. 17 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by pjosh1(m): 3:13pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
@madelinmekin thanks a lot. Please send me a link to their website. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by PrinceNN(m): 4:00pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
p.josh:Very gud for learners...ud be doing gui in no time 12 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by pjosh1(m): 4:48pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
₱®ÌИСΞ: Thanks for the reply. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 6:29pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
webdezzi: I still wonder why the powerful Actionscript is not listed. Nice write up, would have liked it if you provided sources to online tutorials. I didn't list ActionScript not because it isn't a great language, infact it is the most flexible language i have seen but because most of the ActionScript tutorials online tend to assume that you have background knowledge of any other programming language (an O.O. language to be precise) and this write up is targeted at people who are looking for a language to start with.. 24 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 6:43pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
madelinekim: If you are new than you have to start to learn with php programming language. You are killing the entire purpose of this thread. The aim of this thread is to present an array of languages for the users to choose from. I wonder why you reached the conclusion that a beginner has to start with PHP. 48 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by ibnquasale(m): 8:16pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
i am a very confused person when it comes to choosing an "appropriate" programming language  . i know the gurus here can help me. i read statistics and maths. my desire is to be able to design front ends for my databases, design GUIs and desktop applications that can also serve as front ends or data analysis applications. i know little of PHP, Python, CSS, Mysql (through video tutorials). one of my main challenge is i don't know what to do with them, especially after learning the basis..... i don't mind being an apprentice to an expert here  thanks in advance. Edit: 2023 It’s really bn long i made this post (over 10 years). Today, a lot has changed and I work as a senior data engineer now , having worked as software developer, data analyst, ML engineer etc in the past. Thanks to all who helped on this thread. 99 Likes 11 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 9:00pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
C++ C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language. It is regarded as an intermediate-level language, as it comprises a combination of both high-level and low-level language features. C++ is one of the most popular programming languages and is implemented on a wide variety of hardware and operating system platforms. As an efficient compiler to native code, its application domains include systems software, application software, device drivers, embedded software, high-performance server and client applications, and entertainment software such as video games. Where can i learn C++ http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ http://www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus/index.htm http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/c++-tutorial.html http://www.learncpp.com/ Ebooks www.cplusplus.com/files/tutorial.pdf www.isotton.com/devel/docs/lcpp/lcpp.pdf www.danangdk.blog.uns.ac.id/files/2010/05/cplusplus-tutorial.pdf Youtube http://www.youtube.com/course?list=ECAE85DE8440AA6B83 37 Likes 15 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 9:14pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
webdezzi: In addition to this Official Tutorials http://docs.python.org/2/tutorial/ Others http://www.learnpython.org/ http://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/index.htm Ebooks www.python.org/doc/essays/ppt/lwnyc2002/intro22.pdf YouTube http://www.youtube.com/course?list=ECEA1FEF17E1E5C0DA 34 Likes 14 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 9:26pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
PHP PHP is an open source server-side scripting language designed for Web development to produce dynamic Web pages. http://w3schools.com/php/default.asp http://www.tutorialspoint.com/php/index.htm http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/php/php.html http://www.quackit.com/php/tutorial/ Ebooks www.files.sawmac.com/dw8/php/phpTutorial1.pdf www.docserve.files./2011/09/php-tutorial.pdf YouTube http://www.youtube.com/course?list=EC67D94BE42620925B 22 Likes 7 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by ibnquasale(m): 9:35pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
Javanian: C++ are u suggesting that i start with C++? 10 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 9:39pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
C# C# is a multi-paradigm programming language encompassing strong typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented (class-based), and component-oriented programming disciplines. It was developed by Microsoft within its .NET initiative. C# is intended to be a simple, modern, general-purpose, object-oriented programming language. Where can i learn C#? Official Tutorials http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa288436(v=vs.71).aspx Others http://www.tutorialspoint.com/csharp/index.htm http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/csharp/csharp.html http://www.csharp-station.com/tutorial.aspx Ebooks www.nbende.files./2008/07/simple-c-tutorial.pdf YouTube http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL37FF167549C26150 17 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 9:44pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
ibnquasale: I'm coming to that... 7 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by xterra2(m): 9:45pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
clementcro: Please i need someone who has a vast understanding about microsoft technologies to explain to me, what is the differences and similarities betweenC# 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Javanian: 9:53pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
JavaScript JavaScript is a scripting language commonly implemented as part of a web browser in order to create enhanced user interfaces and dynamic websites. JavaScript is a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions. It uses syntax influenced by the language C. JavaScript copies many names and naming conventions from Java. JavaScript is NOT the-same thing as JAVA Where can i learn JavaScript? http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp http://www.tutorialspoint.com/javascript/index.htm http://www.tizag.com/javascriptT/ Ebooks www.tutorialspoint.com/javascript/javascript_tutorial.pdf YouTube http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE79FE1267A2553E2 31 Likes 11 Shares |
| Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by ibnquasale(m): 9:56pm On Jan 01, 2013 |
Javanian: thanks 12 Likes 7 Shares |
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