Pls i want to start learning about programming and i need an online tutor, what are the basics i have to understand, also i want to undertake the course CCNA, wat should i be prepared for

CCNA or programming

Which ever is simple and basic to learn.

Dunno which is but i can say you should go for programming. CCNA can come later.

Its like you are still confused, about which one to go for first. If you are considering programming read my blog at www.blog.cogent-concept.com before you pick programming as a career.
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@Austin4real
Hello, I know that feeling when you just want to learn everything but truth be said, you cannot combine CCNA and programming at the same time unless u dont plan (in my opinion) while programming can be adopted a an everyday skill. And I'll gladly be available to coach you online. I kinda have a few things up my sleeves.
By the way, I use Java, VB.NET. I also have basic skills in C, C++ and Android. You should google these languages up but I'll advice C/C++ for beginners.

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@Austin4real
Hello, I know that feeling when you just want to learn everything but truth be said, you cannot combine CCNA and programming at the same time unless u dont plan (in my opinion) while programming can be adopted a an everyday skill. And I'll gladly be available to coach you online. I kinda have a few things up my sleeves.
By the way, I use Java, VB.NET. I also have basic skills in C, C++ and Android. You should google these languages up but I'll advice C/C++ for beginners.

If I will add something, I'd say, before you decide to learn anything, decide firmly on the reason why you want to. I learnt programming because I wanted to create a program that could do a few things myself, develop a sense of purpose and your confusion will disappear instantly coz the world is overflowing with information.

pls i want to be a programmer dats why i love to join d family of programmers on nairaland, although i know computer but i want to go beyond just operating a computer, i will love a tutorial inform of a ebook dat i can start wit and if am confused i can come here and ask questions

lakefist:

pls i want to be a programmer dats why i love to join d family of programmers on nairaland, although i know computer but i want to go beyond just operating a computer, i will love a tutorial inform of a ebook dat i can start wit and if am confused i can come here and ask questions

You need to decide what exactly you want to do. Do you want to develop desktop applications? do you want to develop websites? do you want to be a database programmer? do you want to be a mobile developer, be it iphone android or Java. I won't advise you generalise yourself as its a risky step. Now when you choose one, you can have a focus and then others can follow as "extra knowledge" and with time you gain good skills in another stuff and move to the next. You next task is to sit down(pls dnt just reply without thinking) and think about what you want to do. If its web design/development, fine. You learn, learn learn, practice practice. lol. Now at the very least, you would then be proficient with web development and then, should you decide to try out software design or something else. CS is very broad and you really dnt want to be someone dats just general without a focus.

If you really are serious then here are a few steps you might consider, you can add to them as well as remove or even ignore everything. Its all up to you.

Take 3 days out.
--->  On day 1 make a list of all the things you would like to be proficient in(web, game dev, software dev, animation/graphics and so on). Dont just list but take time to think. group small parts together. Drops of water make an ocean.

---> On day 2, sort your list in order of priority, i mean put the most important stuffs at the top and the less important should fall below. This is a very critical step so you should take your time doing it. Rome was not built in a day.

--->  On day 3 you do the most important part, the final decision. You should have a list of at least 5 and max 10 stuffs sorted in order of priority. From that list you need to keep filtering out less important things. You may think its all about removing stuffs from the bottom of the list but NO. Take that list and keep filtering out things until you have just 3 left. Those 3 things are what you want(at least 70% accurate). Then you can only know what you are fully interested in and trust me, you would make it.


The very main reason why I am giving you these steps is because, in CS you must appreciate what you are doing. If you really do appreciate what you are doing, you would learn to learn. Sounds lame but its the fact. You need to know how to learn before learning. You need to have a strategy. In CS, I believe the number 1 strategy is appreciating what you are doing. If you don't appreciate what you are doing then you are so going to be LOST!

I think am gonna have to stop here before i turn this thread into a blog.

Wish you good luck anyways and any other person in his shoes!

java to be precise

Am sure i stressed that you have 3 days, lol Am currently screen-casting some nice java tutorials, hang on and hey u stil have 2 days

tHANK U FAYIMORA, REALLY APPRECIATE THE CONCERN, CURRENTLY FOLLOWING THE STEPS U GAVE ME. IREALLY FOUND IT HELPFUL THANKS

My pleasure

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