What programming languages do you know?

[KCrick]

Well I'm in my first semester of college, going for IST but recently have been wanting to get into programming. Currently I'm at VERY beginner level of Java, were doing Raptor and Alice right now in class (LOL) but that kind of stuff Is REALLY ******ED

 

[KCrick]

Don't be ashamed thefamilyguy1!

We all have to learn to crawl... before we learn to walk... before we learn to run!

I would recommend going to learn JavaScript first...from w3schools:

JavaScript Tutorial

You don't need any previous experience in programming! Other than some HTML... No book required. I think javascript is a better way to learn than Java strait off the bat... It is more "scaled down" than java... like just functions classes and objects and blah blah blah....

And if you want a book then i would recommend a nice book i got while i have been in my 1st year in University... it was not to do with my course in IT for the next 3 years but is something extra.... it is good for first timers:

Wiley::Java For Dummies, 4th Edition

It is interesting because it explained a few things about the history of programming... like FORTRAN.... i never heard of FORTRAN till i read it
The book spices everything up in a really nice way IMO...

But they assume you have basic computer skills etc...

Hope this helps!

Stinky Stinky

Ok, If ANYONE wants to learn about programming this guy on youtube does these AWESOME tutorials on several languages including Java, C## and even app development. I'm using his vids to learn java right now. heres the link to his channel trust me he's way better than any online tutorial that ive found.

YouTube - thenewboston's Channel

 

[TechExplosion]

I don't know any programming language, yet.. I'm looking to get my hands on an android device soon to start my road onto android development, I'll see where I can go from there. The Possibilities are endless!

 

[Martimus]

Yes there are companies out there that still use these languages.
I should know, I work for one.

Basic
Cobol
RPG
CL
PL/N
HTML

RPG? And you live in Eastern Pennsylvania? Let me guess... you work (or worked) for USERS Inc (now FISERV).

 

[jgreetham]

Including various OS command languages, application command languages & programming languages I've averaged learning 1 new language a year in my 30 years fighting with these durn machines

Cheers,
Jim

 

[nickf77]

I never took any classes. Everything is self-taught for me.

Who else is in the self-taught club?

-HTML
-Java
-JavaScript
-CSS
-VB.NET
-PHP
-SQL (can I really count it?)
-QBasic (though it has practically no uses)

all self taught. haha what a nerd i am.

 

[IOWA]

I know nothing of programming.. lol.

So, what are some good ways to start learning? Besides taking classes...

W3Schools Online Web Tutorials


thats a good place to start =)

 

[IOWA]

-HTML
-Java
-JavaScript
-CSS
-VB.NET
-PHP
-SQL (can I really count it?)
-QBasic (though it has practically no uses)

all self taught. haha what a nerd i am.

Nice. The PHP syntax is getting on my nerves, but I'm getting better with it. I'm using it to communicate with MySQL stuff.

QBasic was my first =)

 

[nickf77]

Nice. The PHP syntax is getting on my nerves, but I'm getting better with it. I'm using it to communicate with MySQL stuff.

QBasic was my first =)

I actually like the PHP syntax, maybe because it's so "loosely typed" for lack of a better term. And it's ability to integrate HTML right into the code, even between braces. I love that.

 

[IOWA]

I actually like the PHP syntax, maybe because it's so "loosely typed" for lack of a better term. And it's ability to integrate HTML right into the code, even between braces. I love that.

Yeah but finding a typo can be a major PITA sometimes.