ibkayee:

For work C++ and C#

Impressive. Embedded people. You are probably more logical thinking than liking beautiful things.
I'm opposite of you.

teamoneline:


i'm not one yet but im also interested. from the little i know, python or R is the language for data science. there are free paid training that run yearly like fidelity bank digital trainee, iaspire and co.

me na free scholarship i dey find abeg. no money.

the few scholarships i know:

https://www.nairaland.com/5419705/iaspire-data-science-fellowship-program#82279968
http://techleaders.eg/aal/register/
https://www.nairaland.com/5400414/apply-african-app-launchpad-program#81948466

apply, they have not closed yet as at the time of writing.


udacity runs some scholarships too : bertelsmann tech scholarship - google it - but i don't know if they have a data science track .

cheers

Tnx much

IamCharles123:

Learn python for data science, u dont need to enroll any course, videos full youtube, just be ready to burn data and spend hours in front of ur pc. At a point people go think say u dey do yahoo sef.

ok

Do your BSc in CS.

If you don't have that option, start with C and x86-64 asm.

Remember, the theory behind the language is the most important thing. You don't want to be like dumb Indians and eastern Europeans writing terrible code.

flex04:


Why u dey wyne am

Lol I use other languages regularly, but Python isn't one of them

Also, don't specialize until you actually know what you're doing. It will take around 2 years of independent study (depending on your background) to get there, whether you're in a program or not. There's a lot you can do besides building websites, and many of these opportunities pay well with a far smaller workload, and less qualifications required.

Once you've gotten to a place where you can do certain things, it would be wise to take a few small contracts to get experience, make a little money, and develop as a professional.

truthsayer009:

Impressive. Embedded people. You are probably more logical thinking than liking beautiful things.
I'm opposite of you.

Lol

LastDays777:


Lol I was even about to say that then I saw your last comment. Just a mark up language according to many.

We could also consider HTML5 as a programming language because it's used to build little games

at all, html is strictly markup, nothing else, html5 api's like geolocation are mostly written in javascript.
To call anything a programming language, it must have logic, sequence, selection (conditionals) and repetition (loops)

How about someone that wants to become a hacker, which language should he start with?

yinka303:


What programming language(s) can I learn for data science?

python and/or R, these are their strong points, python has the most 3rd party libraries regarding anything data science, ML, DL, or numerical analysis

uzoma213:
How about someone that wants to become a hacker, which language should he start with?

Why do you want to be a hacker?

Mummymahdi:


thanks for the insight
like if I want to design an app that will capture shopping list and amount like invoice?

any language can do this really, if you're a beginner, start with javascript, you can't go wrong, like someone said earlier, the applications of javascript is extensive, frontend, backend, mobile apps, even desktops apps with electron.

but remember, start by building, build, build, build and build, write code that actually works, build a tic-tac-toe game (x and o), build an expense manager system (that keeps track of your income and expenses), build a card game, just build anything and keep building, thats the only way to get better.

After you must have had a few working projects under your belt, you can apply to companies as an intern or a junior developer, learn about git and GitHub, their basic implementations are easy, and it helps your resume as it shows that you're familiar with the technologies developers use. push your code to GitHub that's how firms get to access your code, rather than sending your code in emails, you just send the GitHub link to your code, that's a lot more professional. (Even if you intend on becoming a freelance developer, i'll advice you get some professional experience first, two - three years minimum, that's why i included this paragraph, senior devs are all the hype, why junior devs and rookies are expendable so for a self taught developer, don't give in to the temptation of becoming a freelance dev immediately after learning how to code hello world in js )

you can go a step further to learn about design principles i.e S.O.L.I.D and design patterns i.e singleton, module e.t.c. These will help you to write better code, that is reusable and extensible.

but those come later honestly, don't worry about them if you can't at least build a simple inventory management system. (the idea is that you first of all learn how to write code that works, then learn how to write code that works better)

uzoma213:
How about someone that wants to become a hacker, which language should he start with?

as a hacker, i don't think you should be too worried about languages, i believe you'd use a lot of python too, but i know you'd have to learn a lot about linux and its different distros and you'll also also have to learn about networking, (hackers are gurus in networking and operating systems)
so there is a lot of theory involved

Ttrrffyyghuuh:


python and/or R, these are their strong points, python has the most 3rd party libraries regarding anything data science, ML, DL, or numerical analysis

aite... Tnx much

Ayomideen:
I'm also a beginner, I started with HTML just over a week ago and now moving on to CSS,I intend learning JavaScript next

Are you learning it on your own?

Trendy247:

Please is the solo learn free?

Yes, very free
With certificates awarded after the completion of each course.
Go to Play store to download

Depends on what you want to do....if you are hoping to dive into fields like data science, machine leaning and a little of A.I, you go with python as a starting,
If android development start with Java then move to kotlin
If web development, (though not programming languages) start with HTML and CSS for your frontends, then for backends either JavaScript, php (a little obsolete) or Java. But I recommend Java cause its the most versatile language and you could switch to any field with its knowledge

If for game development go with c#/c++


A little advice don't rely much on tutorial videos or tutors, get materials online like PDFs and study

Goodluck in the field!

IamCharles123:

Yes it can but i will advise u to start with javascript if u want to go into web development, python is use for machine learning, AI, data analysis, internet of things etc
Php is use for backend web development,
C, c++ , c# for embedded system, java for android and system application, swift for ios, there are lots more.

For someone who wants to go into app and system development, is Java the right language to learn?

IamCharles123:

Yes it can but i will advise u to start with javascript if u want to go into web development, python is use for machine learning, AI, data analysis, internet of things etc
Php is use for backend web development,
C, c++ , c# for embedded system, java for android and system application, swift for ios, there are lots more.

hmm i'm confused,but alot of people say's that with python you can do everything even web development and design

danjumakolo:
U must have the below first.

1.. Ability to stay on the computer for long.
2.. convenient environment
3.. constant power
Then learn the basics of computer science (byte,bit,cpu,asci,utf,), machine code,binary,hexa,decimal etc.You want to know the basics of assembly and basic....When done....read mathematics (integer,even nos,odd nos,prime nos, arithmetic operators, assignment operators etc....then decide on anything u want to do in programming and pick the appropriate Lang..... smaller langs to learn first are Qbasic, free pascal etc...don't rush,be good in one of them first before getting to big langs like python or jave

Oga stop making it look scary.

Ttrrffyyghuuh:


any language can do this really, if you're a beginner, start with javascript, you can't go wrong, like someone said earlier, the applications of javascript is extensive, frontend, backend, mobile apps, even desktops apps with electron.

Two many opinions are never good & OP would be confused at the end. People telling him to use python are stale really. But he would never know.

IamCharles123:

Learn python for data science, u dont need to enroll any course, videos full youtube, just be ready to burn data and spend hours in front of ur pc. At a point people go think say u dey do yahoo sef.

can you please briefly explain what data science is?

uzoma213:
How about someone that wants to become a hacker, which language should he start with?

You are not serious.
People hack because they know ALL programming languages and are feeling wicked/revengeful.

truthsayer009:


Two many opinions are never good & OP would be confused at the end. People telling him to use python are stale really. But he would never know.

I learnt small Visual Basic during my final year. Na there I draw line. Too much stress in programming, just to achieve one small thing.

You guys that like programming, Go and program Nigerian softwares so we stop buying from Whitemen.
Program Nigerian Windows 10.
Nigerian MS Office
Nigerian Apple OS. ...
Nigerian AutoCAD ...
These specific softwares will make our GDP rise.
So many engineers out there using pirated software because they can't buy original one and then a few CARTING away dollars to whitemen that are already rich in America in exchange of original software.

Ttrrffyyghuuh:


as a hacker, i don't think you should be too worried about languages, i believe you'd use a lot of python too, but i know you'd have to learn a lot about linux and its different distros and you'll also also have to learn about networking, (hackers are gurus in networking and operating systems)
so there is a lot of theory involved

For a block chain developer like ethereum where does he start?

uuzba:

You are not serious.
People hack because they know ALL programming languages and are feeling wicked/revengeful.

You don't understand hacking.

Ttrrffyyghuuh:

i'm confused,which one should i really learn first for web development..

scave:


I have a 10gig video and documents made by udemi on full stack web development. If you are in Lagos and you are interested we can meet so that can transfer it to you chat me on whatsapp at zero 8 one 3 five 3 two 70 eight 7

Nice one, that's the best way to learn.

C++ is good for a beginner

akiOYIBO:

Are you learning it on your own?

Yes I am

flex04:


oga u fast o

Lol
Abi Na
Buh the stuffs no too long sha

Ayomideen:
Yes I am

you are using laptop or computer?