Which Language First?

[juiceheadband]

ok its summer and i'm going to start learning some programming languages. Where do I start? it probably doesnt matter but anyways....

my current research suggests either java/c#. but what about the others: vb, c/c++? i have no clue really. the .Net thing sounds like the future... so i might wanna incorporate that too.

ok, so what software do i need to download to start developing? so far i've installed the Visual Studio Express components, now how do i proceed?

[entertain_r]

It doesn't really matter much because most of the syntax is the same with the exception of vb. It really depends on what you want to do/build.

However it is the custom to start with C/C++ as it is a high level language but not too high level (compared to the likes of say a Java or C#) if you know what I mean.

[juiceheadband]

ok thanx, c++ is on the list

[psybuck2002us]

well c, to better grasp the art of procedural programming. c++ for learning object oriented programing. Dont worry about the .NET right now. Try to understand c and c++ concepts first. Understanding these concepts will make it much easier to understand .NET and also make your programming more efficient. Java is not a necessity.

[Jamaican_diva]

c ++ is really cool to learn, i had fun learning it.

I agree that understanding c and c++ will be your basis of any programming languages yuh choose to do.

[crosswire]

Definitely don't look on dotnet for now. Perhaps leave out Manage C++ that is in the Express Ed too.

Start with C or C++.

Learn a few keywords. Get to know the 'Help' button.

I will try to remember some of the good reading material and post em here. Those in proceedural and Object-oriented (OO).

Do proceedural first, but you can use C or C++, no biggy, seen as how you have VS C++ Express, right?

After you grasp that, do OO. If you could get a text book that would be great.

[seanbee20]

As said before it is best you start with C/C++, it is best to start at the core first and most languages today build on C/C++

[leoandru]

Well i guess I just add my little bit and say yeah c/c++ is the way to go, then move on.

[editor]

If you need hand holding through the learning process go with java, because the tools available for download are FREE and intuitive.

[crosswire]

Its more than just the tools. Its about being able to build things from scratch and can tackle any problem.

BTW, juiceheadband, you need to tackle various problems. We here can throw some at you. It will be very hard work. So start your reading.

You need to build up your logic skills (C/C++/Java), proceedure(C/C++/Java), design skills (OO with C++/Java/C#)

You can skim through the videos for C# express edition, but don't worry about the C# or Java thing right know. Later, you can do both

You can start with java, but I suggest that you concentrate on writing different problems like the ones we can give you . Your choice between C++/java