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Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by AmaLearner(m): 8:44pm On Mar 13, 2015
Please can any of the microcontrollers possibly be programmed using a java phone?
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by AmaLearner(m): 8:48pm On Mar 13, 2015
I do not have a desktop or a palmtop or anything "-top" just my phone. But i discovered (with the help of great people, am grateful to) an app (Java Sdk mobile.jar) that can execute java programs. I began with J2ME, still a learner. Please can this in anyway help me program a microcontroller that serves as the brain of a home-based robot ? Please
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by johnero353(m): 11:44am On Mar 15, 2015
ibnquasale:






are u suggesting that i start with C++?
Yes, start with c++.

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Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by johnero353(m): 11:51am On Mar 15, 2015
AmaLearner:
Please can any of the microcontrollers possibly be programmed using a java phone?
I don't think so because my first project with microcontrollers (arduino board) was coded using arduino software.
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by rukkykf: 7:30pm On Mar 15, 2015
Hello there, in response to your original post i think if you want to learn programming go for c#.
here's why:
C# can be used for developing apps for a lot of platforms and if you're going to stay relevant as a programmer you need to be able to develop applications and software that will run on the web, mobile devices and computers.

the best languages that offer this ability to program for many platforms are c# and java.

however...the trend in technology now is beautiful user interfaces.

c# allows you to create beautiful user interfaces for web development, mobile development and normal windows development.

so i'd suggest c# and if you do plan on getting started....there are free and comprehensive resources on this site (from free ebooks to free articles) : http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/beginners/

if you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

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Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Wagasigiungu(m): 6:18am On Mar 18, 2015
pumpin26:
Hello House, I am a novice at programming. I decided to go into programing mainly because it will help my Health Informatics career progress. I have decided to learn Java and currently using “introduction to java programming comprehensive Edition by Y Liang". The book has huge exercises at the end of each chapter that I believe will be helpful for skills development. However, I often encounter challenges when coding some of the exercises and would appreciate advice and input on how to make the codes better to get the desired result. My question is there a thread where I can post my code and question for help or can I make use of this. Also, anyone in Abeokuta at the moment who is good at programming that can provided necessary guidance. Thank you
Good a.m. Glad i came across dis ur post. I sent u an email. Would love to discuss with u abt d health informatics program. Pls respond. Tnx
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by veave(f): 7:15am On Mar 18, 2015
Please who can help me perform OCR on some images using template or correlation method. Its urgent
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by micro123: 10:00am On Mar 18, 2015
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Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by alayo22002(m): 6:59pm On Mar 18, 2015
rukkykf:
Hello there, in response to your original post i think if you want to learn programming go for c#.
here's why:
C# can be used for developing apps for a lot of platforms and if you're going to stay relevant as a programmer you need to be able to develop applications and software that will run on the web, mobile devices and computers.

the best languages that offer this ability to program for many platforms are c# and java.

however...the trend in technology now is beautiful user interfaces.

c# allows you to create beautiful user interfaces for web development, mobile development and normal windows development.

so i'd suggest c# and if you do plan on getting started....there are free and comprehensive resources on this site (from free ebooks to free articles) : http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/beginners/

if you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
bro please I need ur help on certain things can I have any of your contact plz?
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by xtremrules(m): 4:48pm On Mar 19, 2015
Raypawer:
please programming brothers how can I insert and retrieve date into ms SQL using asp.net....

and how can I make a table auto refresh anytime the number of row in db increases or the text property of a label increase example say something like gmail when you have a new mail it will show 1 new mail...
Use Entity framework or Ado.net what version of asp.net are u using

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Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Raypawer(m): 9:06pm On Mar 19, 2015
xtremrules:

Use Entity framework or Ado.net what version of asp.net are u using
am using asp.net 4.5 but the issue of entity framework, how will i use it?
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by AmaLearner(m): 9:51am On Mar 20, 2015
johnero353:
I don't think so because my first project with microcontrollers (arduino board) was coded using arduino software.
Are there any other Microcontrollers apart from Arduino that can be gotten in Nigeria?
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by Raypawer(m): 11:46pm On Mar 20, 2015
xtremrules:

Use Entity framework or Ado.net what version of asp.net are u using

oh.. brother am using asp.net 4.5, but pls how do i implement the auto refresh with entity framework? just a tip bro!
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by BluePearls(m): 9:16pm On Mar 21, 2015
im sorry for derailing guys, but please can anyone give me a link or point me to where i can download dvd/video tutorials of MCSE 70-410. Thanks
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by GoodBoi1(m): 9:53pm On Mar 21, 2015
BluePearls:
im sorry for derailing guys, but please can anyone give me a link or point me to where i can download dvd/video tutorials of MCSE 70-410. Thanks
Have you checked Microsoft Virtual Academy?
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by fe32(m): 12:51am On Mar 24, 2015
well to get grasp of programming(understand the way a language is structured), you need to understand that starting small is necessary. Don't be in a hurry to impress with app developments and what not. You will get there soon enough.

As your question says..I want to learn programming;

I'd suggest these steps:

1. Start with Python. Its no co-incidence where almost all schools and sites now teach newbies with python. Its a fairly easy language and if you are consistent in learning, solving problems (a lot of them available online) and acquiring more concepts along the way, you will be good in no time.

2. to achieve step 1, I always suggest a gentle introduction. Hence i'd say you should give www.codeacademy.com a try and finish their python series. codeacademy to me is the ultimate newbie site for a very friendly introduction to programming.

3. now you blood should be getting hot to do some geek stuffs .However, codeacademy make things so simple you wouldn't realise it now.Also the concepts on the site are very basic and just what a newbie will need

4. At this point, I would want you to aquire a new concept codeacademy never introduced to you. So i'd say you should head straight to www.pythonchallenge.com. You should be able to breeze through the first puzzle but the second one will through you off a bit. Don't be a Hero, go online and check for the solution and you will discover the new-concept.. (regular expressions)

5. don't just run-away after seeing the solution. Learn this concept through videos on youtube. Doing this, you begin to aquire ideas that will take you away from novice to intermediate

6. After you've introduced yourself to regular expressions.Leave the python challenge for now because it assumes you know quite much from then. (don't waste precious knowledge time cracking your brain)

7. change to www.checkio.org. go on and solve the game puzzles as far as you can.

8. If you get stuck anywhere look for the solution online and if you find more new concept in the process, Google it, and learn about them.Also practice with such concept till you feel a bit better about them. Try as much as possible to be original with your solutions on checkio and publish them. There is no one way to solving a programming problem. The way each one of us structure our thoughts are different. We only get more concise as we advance

9. keep practicing (you will see that once you pick up another language to learn, they are fairly same stuffs but just with difference in syntax)

10. Also try reading up on how you can apply what you are learning or simply pick up a new language to learn what people advised you to learn based on what you would love to achieve or a project you want to do.

11. Python only makes the learning process very easy for you

12. Google also has an online python-learning series if you would love to check them out.

13. Also join this site, codewars.com. You will have to solve one or two puzzles to be allowed on the site but they are fairly simple stuffs

14. Go Ahead, Be a geek...Go into webapp tingy as guys advised.

Cheers

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Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by MockinJay(m): 6:33pm On Apr 03, 2015
johnero353:
I don't think so because my first project with microcontrollers (arduino board) was coded using arduino software.

Is coding an arduino close to what one could call simple? I wanna start a project where arduino would be involved.

#Beginner
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by pumpin26: 12:34pm On Apr 06, 2015
Wagasigiungu:

Good a.m. Glad i came across dis ur post. I sent u an email. Would love to discuss with u abt d health informatics program. Pls respond. Tnx

I have responded via my yahoo email. Kindly confirm receipt. Thank you.
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by trendymart(m): 3:18pm On Apr 07, 2015
Pls HELP

A startup need to build a portal like alibaba or olx focusing on engineering field what programming skilled employee should i hire?
Is it possible to get an all the needed skills in one rounded employee? where do i find one?

thank you all in advance
oblaimz@yahoo.com
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by bussieboi(m): 8:59am On Apr 08, 2015
in a bid to further more learn c++ am looking out for good books that I can easily see on nigerian bookshop shelves. Pls recommend any book dat can be easily accessed
Re: I Want To Learn Programming. Which Language Should I Start With? by subair1989(m): 9:52am On Apr 17, 2015
Javanian:
Due to the numerous "i want to start programming, which language should i start with" threads on this board i decided to create a thread that will address this issue. I am not a wonderful writer and i won't say i know it all but i will try. I urge every one on this board to correct me where i err an also contribute in whatever way you can to make this thread worth it. I will try as much as possible not to be biased in this write up.

I am not going to go into detail in defining what programming is because i will assume before entering this thread you should already know what programming is. But in summary programming is the act of creating whatever you want with your brain and computer programming is the act of creating whatever you want with your brain and a computer. You can read more from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming

Programmers could also be called software programmers, software developers and other big-big names you can think of.

Feel free to ask your questions, i will try and answer the ones i can my Ogas in the house will help me with those i can't answer

Please every Programmer should try as much as possible to check on this thread once in a while to help answer some questions Newbies would like to ask.


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follow this steps
visit it-ebook.info and dowload the following
1.html
2.css
3.javascript
4.jquery
5.php/mysql
start by reading them in accordance as you see above.
after that you should start learning frameworks to make your task easier.
1.Boostrap (a framework for html5,css3,javascript)
2.codeigniter or laravel(framework for server side programming php/mysq )

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