What programming languages should I learn to be a computer engineer?
You should not escape C & C++ if you want to a programmer. These languages teaches you the base on which you can easily build to learn other mainstream computer languages like C#, VB.Net, Java nad the likes. These help you to get a job as application developer. Otherwise you can take a offbeat route to learn SAS, SAP and other web technologies like Coldfusion, Flex, Silverlight, LINQ and many others
How hard is it to learn computer programming?
Like Calculus... easy, if (1) you have a good teacher, and (2) you love math. If you enjoy things alike algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, then you're off to a good start. Focus learning software design theory, not just the specifics of one language. Things like unit testing, extreme programming, version control systems, and self-documenting code. A good idea would be to start with a strong-typed language that forces you to do things the proper way from the very beginning (like Java). Loosely-typed languages (like PHP) can SEEM to be faster to pick up at the start (especially if you're already familiar with HTML) but it's also easier to overlook mistakes.
I want to learn computer programming. But where do I start?
Aoife, It's like you said, there are a ton of languages and lots of different directions you can go with it. Really what you need to do is decide what you want to program for or what kind of program you'd like to make. If you want to build for windows a great place to start is C#, it's a rather easy language (in my opinion) to pick up, and it's quite powerful. Here's a c# tutorial that's free and online: http://www.csharp-station.com/Tutorial.a... Otherwise you can play with C++, older and more powerful in a lot of ways it's a programmers bread and butter :-) Though with C# you'll pretty much instantly be making fun graphical programs that are quite useful, c++ will take you longer to get to that point but you'll be happy when you do. You can learn both if you like and i actually would suggest that's what you do. i actually know several languages. Here's a good tutorial on c++: http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ Just make sure you learn the one at a time so you don't get confused. the next thing you'll need is a compiler (so you can write and run your programs). C#: http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloa... C++: http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/#2010-Visual-CPP (these are FREE!) if you're interested in web programming at all check out http://www.w3schools.com it teaches all kinds of languages and is quite useful. On a side note, Aoife is an Irish name right? i used to know a girl from Ireland with that name :) small world! Anyway if you want any examples from me personally feel free to e-mail me or friend me on yahoo and i'd be happy to explain any specific questions you may have about any of this stuff. If you're really serious about going into programming drop me a line and i'll recommend some good starter projects you can work on to get you in to it. I'll even give you free source code and set you up with specific examples if you need it. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions! ~Pyros~
What Compuer Programming Language Should I Use? Computer/Game Programmers Please Answer(PLEASE)?
I'm thinking of learning a computer programming language, such as C, C++, and Python. What is the best for a beginner? Why do you think this the best? Website for downloads + tutorials? Tips? Please post which programming language is the best to learn for a beginner! No Java! Java is something i'm going to get into around late december. I want to learn to make my own MMORPG (if that helps your answer). Which programming language is best for this? One more thing... I've heard many people talking about Java being the same as C++? Is this true? Thanks very much for your time. Add me to your contacts if you think you can help me and also contact me 24/7 at Yahoo! IM my screen-name is: shadower9126. Thanks!
Help me to start to learn programming?
You should learn C or C++ language firstly, i will recommend you that one as C is the mother language of all computer programming languages. And if you want to explore the world of web, then start with HTML.
How long does it take to learn Computer Programming?
How long does it take to learn computer programming. I plan on self teaching myself through programming tutorials and books online. Any suggestions and how long it will take me to learn programming.