New To Programing

[Gabreal]

Hello everyone i am new to this programming stuff actually never done it before lol, but i want to learn. I am not totally new to computers though i have been doing tek work for 6 years now building, repairing and upgrading computers.
So i guess my question is what would be the best way for a noobie to programming like me to learn ( best program to start with ), or starting for beginners tutorials etc..

 

[weevilofdoom]

I'd start easy and go with a procedural c++, but that's just me.. It's easy, and still used, so why not? not learning a dead language.. The weevil of doooooooooom
-The eagle may soar, but the weasel never gets sucked up by a jet engine (Anonymous)

 

[Gabreal]

Thanx weevilofdoom i'll give it a try and keep you updated on progress if you want...

 

[Gabreal]

oh and weevilofdoom is procedural c++ the name of the program i need to start ? sorry for dumb questions i am total noobie.

 

[Leibnitz]

you should try to begin with a very simple program like this one:

#include <iostream.h>

void main()
{
cout<<&quot;Hello world !&quot;<<endl;
}

 

[LazyMe]

I think that what wod means, is that instead of jumping right into the world of object orientated programming, you should start with straight c++ first. And I tend to agree with that; try to get a handle on the syntax. Start from there and work your way in deeper.

At the risk of offending your intelligence: start with reading one of them books called &quot;C++ for dummies&quot;, C++ in x days&quot; or something like that. It won't make you a star programmer, but it will get you started on getting to know the syntax....
Greetings,
Rick

 

[Gabreal]

kewl thanx guys for info and no offence taken lol i realize that this whole programming thing to me is a whole new playgroung and i know nothing about it so any info is good info to me.
some peeps are telling me to try visual bacic to start cause it simplest, but like i said i know nothing and i mean nothing about programing, The only thing i do know is that you can get all info needed on the net somewhere lol.
so i guess i am as noobie as they get lol, but i am willing to work hard at it and take in any infor i can get to learn to be a programer

 

[BoulderBum]

Some people don't recommend VB because, though it is the easiest language to learn, and gives the instant gratification of robust GUIs, you don't really get a grasp for what's going on &quot;under the hood&quot; so to speak.

Java is not too hard to learn, and will give you a better feel for the mechanics of high-level languages, and C++ is really not that different.

Check out:

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and

http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid=5097804&domain_id=1856&meta_id=1

I think there are no better authors than the Deitels for giving you a thorough understanding of the basics of a language.

Also, both books include limited functionality IDEs on their included CDs ( Forte and VC++ Working Model respectively ).

If you're thrifty, you can probably find either book on E-Bay for less than $10.

 

[Gabreal]

Thanx BoulderBum I have takin note from your suggestions and wrote down book names, Tomorrow i will go and see if any these books can be found at my local book store and bye them, If not i will try to find on ebay.

Thankyou for the info BoulderBum.