Thread: Im new to programming...

  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    11

    Im new to programming...

    is C++ really where i want to start off or is there an easier language to start off on?

  2. #2
    Its hard... But im here swgh's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    England
    Posts
    1,688
    No langauge is easy, it depends how quickly you pick it up and get a firm grasp on the basic concepts.

    BASIC is what it says. It is basic. The syntax and logic are easy to understand and it is a powerful language. C++ is an object orintated langage ( classes ) which is used to create games as well as business applications. If you are starting out, then give C++ a go. Get a good beginners book, check the book recomendations for this, or try the tutorials on this site to get started.

    If you have any problems/questions then post them here. Good luck!
    Double Helix STL

  3. #3
    Frequently Quite Prolix dwks's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    8,057
    C++ isn't the easiest language to learn how to program with, but of course it's one of the favourites of everyone who frequents this board.

    A language like Python might be easier if you've never programmed before. You could always try C++ and see how you like it.

    There are other things to consider in a language besides ease of use, though that's probably your primary concern at the moment. For example, C++ will likely execute faster than Python, and C is more portable than AppleScript. If you're curious about the pros and cons of C++, try doing a search on this board or Google or Wikipedia.
    dwk

    Seek and ye shall find. quaere et invenies.

    "Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it." -- Alan Perlis
    "Testing can only prove the presence of bugs, not their absence." -- Edsger Dijkstra
    "The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." -- John Powell


    Other boards: DaniWeb, TPS
    Unofficial Wiki FAQ: cpwiki.sf.net

    My website: http://dwks.theprogrammingsite.com/
    Projects: codeform, xuni, atlantis, nort, etc.

  4. #4
    Emulator
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    43
    You're new to C++. It depends on your learning style. If you really want to learn C++, pick up some beginner books, and read tutorials, and read another's source code. If you want an easier language, I suggest you learn Visual Basic. You can learn that very very fast. And it's easier to do harder things.
    Hand over your source code, and nobody gets hurt.

  5. #5
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Rapid City,SD
    Posts
    2
    Ok I would like some information on how to get started on writting a workable source code. I been out of touch with this meaning I was in Iraq. so if someone has a workable basic source code let me know.

  6. #6
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Posts
    673
    the tutorials on this site demonstrate perfectly well how to get workable source code.
    tutorials

Popular pages Recent additions subscribe to a feed