How challenging was programming for you guys the very first time you started out? I'm sure a couple of people will brag about how they got it in only a few hours (they know who they are).
How challenging was programming for you guys the very first time you started out? I'm sure a couple of people will brag about how they got it in only a few hours (they know who they are).
Took to programming fairly easily, but networking made almost no sense.
What programming languages did you start out with?Originally posted by salvelinus
Took to programming fairly easily, but networking made almost no sense.
It was challenging because there were a lot less tools around, but on the other hand, the machines and systems were simpler. I used to enjoy it back then, (late 70's). You could know enough about the entire machine(OS/Language to really understand what was going on down to the electrical level.
Today, even some of the small parts of a system are so complicated, they require their own specialists.
>>> What programming languages did you start out with?
ICL-1904 JCL, and three types of Fortran (IV, 66 and 77).
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Basic a long time ago, then VB a few years ago, then C++, Java, Delphi, w/stuff like Perl, shell scripts, etc, thrown in here & there.Originally posted by volk
What programming languages did you start out with?
I took to it fairly easily, didn't really have too much trouble. But I have a lot to learn. I'm currently taking an AP class right now, so I'm going along with the pace of the class in a sense. I haven't had too much time to really go at it and go much beyond the class.
But I started a few years ago with VB, back when VB5 was new, I found VB3 for free, and used that for a bit. Now, C++ with the class. Actually, I took the intro class last year, and we started with Karel.
i got VB easy, but its an easy language. C++ however....
Well, I started with JS, it's not really programming language, but his syntax is very close to C, and JS supports working with OOP. It was a easier than learn C
>How challenging was programming for you guys the very first time you started out?
I couldn't get my mind around any of the concepts and would likely have quit if I weren't so determined to prove the naysayers wrong. I started out with COBOL (go figure).
-Prelude
My best code is written with the delete key.
So I bet none of you could ever imagine you'd be helping people out with their code on message boards.
>So I bet none of you could ever imagine you'd be helping people out with their code on message boards.
My experiences are the primary reason I help others. I didn't have anyone to turn to when I had problems, I had to trudge my way to a solution without help. Now I can at least point people in the right direction so they don't have to go through that.
-Prelude
My best code is written with the delete key.
Used to do some C and C++ back in school but started my professional career with JCL, etc ... But my transition to a programming career was very smooth because of the background in C. Guess it always pays to do your own homework
I first started out with Qbasic a little over 5 years ago. I found it difficult at first but, given time, it became easier. I've heard people say things like "It took me 2 hours to read my compiler manual, and immediately after I was making quality applications." I don't believe people that say that because when learning a language there is always a certain amount of 'Trial and Error', crashes, etc.. But the more programming a person does, the easier it becomes to learn a new language because of concepts already learnt.
I started with Java when I was 9 so I learnt all the good OOP and coding styles from the begining without the confusion of C++ or the n00b-ness of VB although I did end up learning them all. :-p
I guess I "mastered" (no one really does) Java and programming in itself within 1.5 years. The last 3-4 years of my life has been improving techniques and learning new technologies/languages throughroughly.
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to this day programming is terribly hard for me, i have a hard time with it. i have to learn it usually from someone who speaks plain english, books/tutorials/SOME teachers all are of no use to me, they suck (
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