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Help me Learn Programming Where do I begin???
goldenlight
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Not sure where to start but I would like to teach my self programming.. The last programming course I took was C++in college 6yrs ago and I hated it. I figure I would re explore the subject to see if like programming
Which programming language should I start off learning first? Can I assume once you learn one programming language, its easier to learn the others.
At this time I don't want to persue a career in programming, or CErts Just want to see if I like it.
Which programming language should I start off learning first? Can I assume once you learn one programming language, its easier to learn the others.
At this time I don't want to persue a career in programming, or CErts Just want to see if I like it.
“The Only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it keep looking. Don't settle” - Steve Jobs
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muneebkalathil
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start with Python & Ruby .... :yes: ...
You can refer codecademy.com & tutorialspoint.com -
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+1 for Python - Tutorials point and Codeacademy compliment each other well, I agree. -
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I would recommend going to Udemy and looking for some videos there. If you also have a Barnes&Noble near your, look for Zed Shaw's Learn Python the Hard Way book. I believe it comes bundled with the videos. If you prefer, learning with both a book with accompanying videos works great!! Also, maybe look into the Wikibook for Python.
Learn Python the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code (3rd Edition) (Zed Shaw's Hard Way Series): Zed A. Shaw: 9780321884916: Amazon.com: Books
Think Python: An Introduction to Software Design: Allen Downey: 9781466367296: Amazon.com: Books -
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JockVSJock
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Udacity has free programming classes, along with Khan Academy. I've taken a handful.
https://www.udacity.com/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
There are other posts here about free programming classes online.***Freedom of Speech, Just Watch What You Say*** Example, Beware of CompTIA Certs (Deleted From Google Cached)
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Python is really easy to learn and codecademy.com does a good job at getting you started with it, although it doesn't teach you the fundamental concepts of programming. I'd say start with Think Python (it's free) if you want Python.
The C family of programming languages ( C, C++, C# ) is one of the most widely used genre of programming languages. C is definitely the most popular in Unix environments. This is what I'm studying at the moment. I find this book really good for beginning C, and the course from C++ Institute (free) complements the book.
Good luck in whatever you decide pursuing!