Want to get started into programming..

by camchin Posted: 14 years ago 8 replies

Hello everyone, I have wanted to start learning programming for a while but have never gotten into it for more then a few weeks at a time. So I was wondering if anyone can answer a few questions to help me get started, thanks in advance

I wan't to be able to make games like qwop, or desktop tower defence. Which language is the best to learn to make stuff like this?
Which language in general is best to start with? (assuming I have no prior experience)
What is a good resource I can access for free?
What are some of the fun stuff you experienced programmers do?
If anyone has any tips, it would be nice to hear those as well.

#programming #programming #started

thelearningman 14 years ago

I suggest learning C# .NET, especially when it comes to game applications. In fact, I would encourage you, after some familiarity with C# to then look into CLI, a C++ specific .NET language because performance is key with games.

As for development, any developers has to have the temperament to write code all day and the focus and dedication to complete what they set out to accomplish. All the free literature in the world will only help if you pursue your goal of learning with zeal. To those who excel awaits a world of opportunities because good developers are hard to find.

As for fun stuff, that's relative. You can write game, banking software, algorithms for scientific use ... It's all good!!!
lovboa Banned 14 years ago

I'm currently getting started by using www.Codecademy.com.
jaasmit 14 years ago

Programming is not an easy thing to take control. You really have to work hard and you have to work hard regularly in order to get the ultimate result.
John Ayling 14 years ago

Programming is much easier if you work hard and push through things when you don't understand some aspect of it.
Immerse yourself in your chosen language environment and do lots of constant study while you are solving problems.
Good luck.
aawebdev 14 years ago

I am also interested about programming. basically php and .net is my field.
autotradex 14 years ago

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rising_sun Banned 14 years ago

My suggestion start C# ,it is easy for stand alone,web ,game programming .
More over you can develop windows phone application.
Another language you can try is JAVA.It is best for game programming .
For your job java is the best.
gowthamgutha 14 years ago

Kodu is good and easy for game coding.

fuse.microsoft.com/page/kodu

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Want to get started into programming..

camchin • 14 years ago • 8 replies

Hello everyone, I have wanted to start learning programming for a while but have never gotten into it for more then a few weeks at a time. So I was wondering if anyone can answer a few questions to help me get started, thanks in advance I wan't to be able to make games like qwop, or desktop tower defence. Which language is the best to learn to make stuff like this?