So apparantly I got grounded, and I am limited to what I can do. Being VERY limited, and VERY bored, I decided to take a kick out of learning code. Sure, there are "Learn this is 21 days" and stuff, but I've always wondered:
What (to your perspective) is the best Programming Language?
And link me to a download. Anything that can help would be appricated.
My friend told me to look in to C# and C++
Suggestions?
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I would completely recommend C++, it covers just about every aspect in every programming language, it's quite fast and extremely flexible.
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Start with Qbasic (lmao, jk)
I started with the "teach yourself C++ in 21 days" book that my school had and its taught me a lot (still haven't sat down and read all the way through it yet, hahaha) and
http://www.cplusplus.com has a sweet tutorial that is very informative.
Coding, or Scripting? Different things ;-P
If its coding your looking for, C++ is one of the primary ones that everyone uses (Well now probably C#) along with Java.. Honestly, it depends on what you're going to be coding, too...
Java can be better for coding certain things then C++ and visa versa.
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I recommend starting with PHP. It uses same basic syntax as the Java family does, though there are many notable differences. It's easy to switch. PHP isn't hard to learn and it lets you make your own website. It familiarizes you with all programming concepts, from loops to inheritance.
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I recommend starting with PHP. It uses same basic syntax as the Java family does, though there are many notable differences. It's easy to switch. PHP isn't hard to learn and it lets you make your own website. It familiarizes you with all programming concepts, from loops to inheritance.
That's a Scripting language... Not a coding
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He asked for a programming language, and despite being of a scripting nature PHP fits that bill. Plus, it
is a good starter language any way you cut the cheese.
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dear god don't start with Java.
getting your hands dirty with pointers in C++ is good.
otherwise, use a language that doesn't suck: python .. or haskell if you're really bored.
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I have decided to use FORTRAIN.
Lol. But anyways, what in C++ can you relate to in anything else?
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PHP's halfassed object-orientedness also seems to instill the worst form in people.. it is possible to write well in PHP since all of the structure is there, but since it isn't required nobody does.
We're talking about someone who doesn't know what a for loop is. I think the basics, at least, can be taught through PHP. It's an easy language. Python's nice, but the syntax is completely off from the other main languages.
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If you want the easiest programming language imaginable do C#
Yes, but I'm trying to learn something practical, and at the same time, beat my friend who is learning C# by learning something more complex.
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dear god don't start with Java.
getting your hands dirty with pointers in C++ is good.
otherwise, use a language that doesn't suck: python .. or haskell if you're really bored.
i started with java, well actually i started with Starforge triggers and TI basic lol
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@Rori: TI basic is the best!
I recently started learning C++, after learning the basics of Java, I can say I like the basics of C++ better than the basics of Java. Devc++ is a good freeware editor/compiler.
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I can say I like the basics of C++ better than the basics of Java.
[color=#b5b5ff]Huh? Most of the "basics" are exactly the same.
I mean the basics past the point where they're all the same
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Yes, but I'm trying to learn something practical, and at the same time, beat my friend who is learning C# by learning something more complex.
Just because its more 'complex' doesn't mean its better...
FORTRAIN? Do you mean FORTRAN??
Anyways, I'm not sure I understand what you mean with: "Lol. But anyways, what in C++ can you relate to in anything else?"
If you want to get technical, C++ is just C with OOP (Object Oriented Programming) capabilities such as Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, etc... The C language is things like Functions, Arrays, Structures, Pointers, etc...
I'd go with C++ honestly, its one of the most used languages out there.
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I recommend starting with PHP. It uses same basic syntax as the Java family does, though there are many notable differences. It's easy to switch. PHP isn't hard to learn and it lets you make your own website. It familiarizes you with all programming concepts, from loops to inheritance.
That's a Scripting language... Not a coding
You can compile executable PHP files.
I can say I like the basics of C++ better than the basics of Java.
Huh? Most of the "basics" are exactly the same.
We're talking about someone who doesn't know what a for loop is. I think the basics, at least, can be taught through PHP. It's an easy language. Python's nice, but the syntax is completely off from the other main languages.
Point. I guess I just hate the average PHP scripter because of atrocious use of classes.Mike Lat?
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Personally I'd go with C++, using
cprogramming and
cplusplus for tutorials.
DevC++ hasn't been updated in forever, try
Code::Blocks instead
. If your just learning a language to impress/outdo your friend try something like
Brainfuck.