Is it possible to learn programming? In what order do I start learning? Do you have any suggestions that can help?
It's not possible to learn anything until and unless you don't have the will to.Good to know that you want to take up programming. Let me tell you that age is no barrier to learning anything new. I started learning programming when I was in my 11th grade and now as I see,children of grade as low as 7th are into learning C, C++. Start learning a basic language like C to understand how a programming language is built like, what is a syntax and much importantly what exactly is programming. You can eventually move on to Java, Python. You can join Institutes like NIIT, APTECH, etc.Lastly, I feel Internet is the best teacher. As you develop your hold onto these languages, solve problems on them. Stack Overflow is one of the sites to learn as you code.
How do most computer programmers learn the programming language?
You teach yourself a programming language. Colleges don’t teach programming languages. They teach computer science and logic. They teach concepts. Teaching a programming language is like teaching how to write English with a computer, then with a pen, then with a pencil. Not very meaningful. Learning programming means reading and thinking. The information is scattered in books, online tutorials, and documentation files. You read them, you read more, you Google and read even more, and then you think about what you have read. Knowing certain base computer science concepts and familiarity with programming paradigms helps. The jump from C to C++ is easier compared to say C++ to Lisp, but Lisp to Haskell is easier. But it effectively comes down to you reading, experimenting, thinking, and reading more.
Best language to start programming?
I'm as green as grass so yes, you can consider that I have not even a small taste in writing codes. Though before I leave all the burden on you guys to answer a question that was asked by people 5-6 years ago, here are a few details: I'm planning to start from the ground and go high. Yes, that means I want to start off from something simple and then move on to the more difficult programming languages. As of the modern day, I'm thinking Visual Basic Express 2010 and the available resources and tutorials at MSDN by Bob Tabor. The program itself and the language seem like a good starting point. Then, there is Visual C#, C++, J# etc. available at Microsoft's learning and programming center. The possible branches I'm thinking would work are as following: Visual Basic Visual C# Visual C++ That's for starters and yes, I highly doupt that it will make me eligible of getting hired in a company. :D. I am not too sure what different languages can make and the proper process of growth in programming language should be like. So, to wrap it up, I am asking which is the best language to start off the concept of coding and then further on, which languages are most suitable to build on top of the starting language. And finally, I would like to ask the concept of what different languages are used for and what they make. Thanks.
Too late to start computer programming?
Oh, you are sooooo young!!! If you want to create a web page then just do it. You can create one on your own computer. Once you have done this just double click on the file to view. If it is any good then you can look at domain names or free sub domains. Some colleges do adult education classes you can join in the evening if you don't want to do full time education. Have fun.
Is the age of 15 too old to start learning code? If not, where can I begin to learn code?
First take a free online Introduction to Logic course from Stanford University. You will use this skill for the rest of your life, regardless of what programming language(s) you learn.Once you've done that, take the free online Princeton Algorithms and Data Structures class and see how you fare. Without a solid introductory grasp of data structures and their uses, your computer problem-solving skills will be greatly limited.Having done well with the above, you can enroll in part II of the Algorithms and Data Structures course, as well as start learning a programming language. Most people will tell you which language you should learn, without even asking what it is you want to accomplish - these are the folks you should avoid at all costs; they're the ones who use a hammer to solve every problem, even problems involving screws and bolts.If "what makes the computer tick" interests you as much as programming does, start off with C. If not, jump right into Java and start learning about object oriented thinking. Then there's C++ as well... so many choices, and so many ways to solve the same problems.Glad to see you asking this question; good luck!2015-02-16 update: You may also want to learn the difference between a scripting language and a programming language, early on... especially if you're interested in programming. There seems to be an abundance of people in this world who seem to think that scripting a webpage in HTML and CSS constitutes programming; HTML and CSS are not programming languages. If your interest is in website design, then learn a scripting langauge (such as PHP). If your interest is in device (app/tablet) app design, then learn Java and Objective C (programming languages - not scripting languages).