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A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT PROGRAMMING.
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Milos
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CloseHello all, I would like to ask a few questions for those who are a bit gifted in the areas of programming.
Well first, I would like (and have tried several times, but failed)to learn how to program. I kinda lose the motivation to learn when it all becomes entangled and I just lose my will.
So, my first question would be :
What is the best programming language to start learning with?
I would like some that is preferably easy for me to learn, something that you started with...
Also, how actually hard it is to learn to program? I know it is not easy, but does it really need lots of dedication? Is math needed for programming?
I would also like to know, is there some language that has lots of tutorials for it?
Sorry if the post is a bit messy, but I'm very sleepy xD
Thanks in advance!
Well first, I would like (and have tried several times, but failed)to learn how to program. I kinda lose the motivation to learn when it all becomes entangled and I just lose my will.
So, my first question would be :
What is the best programming language to start learning with?
I would like some that is preferably easy for me to learn, something that you started with...
Also, how actually hard it is to learn to program? I know it is not easy, but does it really need lots of dedication? Is math needed for programming?
I would also like to know, is there some language that has lots of tutorials for it?
Sorry if the post is a bit messy, but I'm very sleepy xD
Thanks in advance!
Seena
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author=Milos
What is the best programming language to start learning with?
I would like some that is preferably easy for me to learn, something that you started with...
I reccomend starting with C. It is relatively simple and many other programming languages are based on it. It is also very widely used. Many tutorials exist for C.
Also you should probably get a beginners book on C (or whatever programming language you choose to use) and a reference guide.
author=Milos
Also, how actually hard it is to learn to program? I know it is not easy, but does it really need lots of dedication? Is math needed for programming?
Programming is hard to learn, but it's easier if you are interested in it.
It does require a lot of dedication, but if you practice by creating programs that you think are useful in some way then dedication won't be a problem. I practice by creating rm2k(3) patches.
Math shouldn't be a problem of you can do college level algebra without any problems.
I was thinking about starting with C, but I'll be sure to check it out now. I'll go check my local bookstore :P
I know it is hard to use, I kinda used programming only once in my life, when I was modding Oblivion. And that wasn't really programming, more following some rules.
I'm sorry, but what does "college algebra" include?
When I did it, I only needed the basic stuff (<,>,<<,>>,) and the basic mathematical operations (Add,Subtract,Divide,Multiply)
PS. I found this book, "The C Programming Language, 2nd Edition" which looks good, but seems kind of outdated, should I use it or find a new one?
The C Programming Language
And, is there a way I could use C in Rpg Maker VX?
Thanks for the feedback!
I know it is hard to use, I kinda used programming only once in my life, when I was modding Oblivion. And that wasn't really programming, more following some rules.
I'm sorry, but what does "college algebra" include?
When I did it, I only needed the basic stuff (<,>,<<,>>,) and the basic mathematical operations (Add,Subtract,Divide,Multiply)
PS. I found this book, "The C Programming Language, 2nd Edition" which looks good, but seems kind of outdated, should I use it or find a new one?
The C Programming Language
And, is there a way I could use C in Rpg Maker VX?
Thanks for the feedback!
Essenceblade
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You can't use C(++) in RPG Maker VX at all! See, RPG Maker VX uses its own language, Ruby. Or RGSS2. It's a completely different language to C at a whole new level. The only resemblance they have is that they both have "if" statements, and they have coloured command coding!
College Level Algebra takes awhile to learn. But it can be done. Even if you suck at maths (Like I do, maths isn't one of my strong points at all.) I suggest you study maths hard now like I am if you plan to start coding in C(++) before moving on to college.
College Level Algebra takes awhile to learn. But it can be done. Even if you suck at maths (Like I do, maths isn't one of my strong points at all.) I suggest you study maths hard now like I am if you plan to start coding in C(++) before moving on to college.
Yes, I have seen this "Ruby", and its a bunch of $$ and !!, from my point.
But I shall learn C! It's my dream to know a programming language, and I shall fulfill it!
But I shall learn C! It's my dream to know a programming language, and I shall fulfill it!
Essenceblade
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It's a good skill to have, especially if you work with computers a lot. It's not just for programming games, after all. It's a universal language that every computer understands. It's like an english formation of binary language.
Anyways, I decided to start learning C++, cuz I found a nice site about it :)
The site
Wish me good luck :P
PS. I also found something about Ruby, but it's bullshit to me, since it basically teaches you nothing, but if someone gets it :
http://code.he.net/
Thanks for the feedback, folks!
The site
Wish me good luck :P
PS. I also found something about Ruby, but it's bullshit to me, since it basically teaches you nothing, but if someone gets it :
http://code.he.net/
Thanks for the feedback, folks!
author=Essenceblade
You can't use C(++) in RPG Maker VX at all! See, RPG Maker VX uses its own language, Ruby. Or RGSS2. It's a completely different language to C at a whole new level. The only resemblance they have is that they both have "if" statements, and they have coloured command coding!
Ruby and C/C++ have a hell of a lot more in common than control structures. As most non exotic languages do.
And if by 'colored command coding' you mean syntax highlighting then every good text editor and IDE has that.
And Milos, this is the site I learned C++ from http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
I would suggest either Codeblocks with MinGW or Microsofts Visual C++ IDE for an IDE and compiler. Codeblocks is much easier to figure out right off the bat than VC++.
xavion
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I'm firmly of the opinion that C is great but not very friendly for a beginner, if you want a language that is easy to understand from the start and will teach you everything for when you need to learn something more complex go with Python plus Python is way faster to code in like up to 10x faster then C.
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