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Seun:
I'm actually liking Fayimora too.

Pleased

Just like Seun said, don't focus only on programming languages. Tho you would have to focus n something someime soon bet the best way to start is to be broad. Learn as much as you can. Databases, web development, about 3-4 programming languages and then you can chose what you want to be a SPECIALIST in. The reason is because a programming language is a programming language irrespective of the name its called. Same with scripting and functional languages. They are all the same. Now if you say you are a c++ and Java programer programmer. My question would be "SO?". You are just a programmer that can write desktop apps and some other few things. You would be limited in terms of skills.

The bad part of a limited programmer is that he/she can take only one job. You are a very wonderful Java programmer but when the Job of a web developer comes, you sit there looking at it and using the common slang "Had i known". To prevent this you should try and be as vast as you can and probably after 10 years I would be reading an article about you on wikki.


Just an advice on what to start with.

Programming languages.
Java
Scripting
PHP (server side)
Javascript and Ajax(client side)
Web design
XHTML
HTML5
CSS3


Now when you start all these you get to a stage where you know you are really confident. Say for instance Java, when you get to Networks/Sockets or any of those advanced topics. You know that YES I have made it.
Then you take a new language like C++. NOw If it takes you 5 yrs(can be any number yr) to master Java, It is going to take you 2yrs to master C++. This is because they are both programming languages. Now every languages have differences like syntax and methods. Well, this won't pose a problem for someone who knows how to program.

Same applies for others. When you are confident with PHP, take something like perl/ruby.

With regards to having a computer, you can start reading books that would aid your analytical thinking as this is essential. Problem solving, you need to be fast when it comes to analyzing and implementing a solution to a problem. You can be doing this pending te time you get one. Solve mathematics(not sin and cosine), am talking bout challenges. Word problems, simple brain teasers and puzzles. Play chess and sudoku. You would be surprised how they would help you when you start off.

I wish you the best of luck.

If at all you need any books, just email me on what language you want to study and you home address. I don't mind sending you something that can help aslong as you are devoted. Have done it on this forum before so am not blabbing. Also, if you want an e-book(which is faster) I have a lot and can email you aswel. My email is fayimora@hotmail.co.uk



On a final note, you need to keep this in mind.
There is a DIFFERENCE between a programmer and someone that knows how to write codes. Writing code is nothing. Solving the problem is important but developing a superb solution is even much more important.

Thats what i thought also

Lmao funny guys, @segs 1290BC?? hahahahahhaa and am only 17, funny u

[quote author=dell_net link=topic=665360.msg8360527#msg8360527 date=1305906882]well,, you demanded an explanation into why I said what I said but I didn't give you a definite explanation I just pumped more excreta into the basin and you are all cool with, are you telling me any manliness and harry can b8tch slap you and you will be cool with it?[/quote]You refused to tell me why so cool. I did pass ma msg so m good

Watcha mean by norms?

Ahaha man your one of a kindd, Anyways am good,

[quote author=dell_net link=topic=665360.msg8360297#msg8360297 date=1305904681]Yeah seems like fayimora is being at his best behavior to get it he was not this way couple of days ago,[/quote]Baffling **mouth closed**

[quote author=dell_net link=topic=665360.msg8360183#msg8360183 date=1305903723]Here is what I am pointing at, I said "off-by-1-error" you said "one-off-error". There is a clear difference.[/quote]Are you really trying to use a typo against me? C'mmon man. Anyways its all good. Have taken the insult in and would allow it pass. So we good now ryt?

HUh? Man I ain't gonna argue with you but am sure that everything I have posted in this forum was to help and not anything else. A few flowed with me and others didn't. Thats life. You can't get everyone to be on your side.

"one-off-error"--you are on your own. Would just appreciate if you do not address me like that,

Thanks

And you consider self-training to be?

[quote author=i_shekinah link=topic=239498.msg3541867#msg3541867 date=1236153204]@ Afam4ever
You can checkout brainware at www.brainware-india.com. They have been training people since 1990.

That is where i am thinking of going to study software engineering myself.

Hopw this help you.[/quote]

wokemzine:
I am new in the house, pls i need your help, i am planing on going to india for process control & instrumentation courses, but don't really know the best training institute for that. I have googled it, but keep seeing so many. im actually confused. Any helping nigerian with knowlegde of indian training institutes should pls assist me. & is it a wise idea, going to india for such courses?.
Thank you all,

Don't you guys get it?? India BS. No offence please. Since 1990 and so? How many good programmers do you know graduated from? The summary is You don't have to leave anywhere to become a good programmer. Unfortunately I don't know how the school system works in Nigeria as am British(parents are Nigerians tho).
Am sure Nigeria should have some good universities that offer great CS courses, I am currently aiding 2 people who are based there. They are in universities but studying nothing related to programming and trust me what they have learnt within the past 1 month was baffling.

Now am about 8hrs flight away from them and dey are doing great. Why then do you have to go out? .You just need about 4-5 books(depending on the language you decide to learn) and someone to help you and hey, you have a lot here already,

From this last paragraph you can see that you don't have to spend £1 to be able to become a good programmer.


There is just one thing you need to keep in mind,

It is one thing to know how to write code and its another to know how to program,


Good Luck!

@Fayimora: you're way too nice, good to know

Hmm thanks

[quote author=dell_net link=topic=665360.msg8351833#msg8351833 date=1305805238]I don't like your ethics you don't have the brain of a programmer. I vote for Slyr0x.[/quote]Hey man am still waiting for a reason stating why you wrote such a thing about someone you don't know To start with the only encounter I can remember having with you is settling your dispute with someone which I don't consider un-ethical. Am not going to say you are unprofessional but would use the word rude here. That is really rude and am not taking it funny.

I don't like your ethics

, Don't know where you got ma bio data from or if you live with me and study me but thats rude.

you don't have the brain of a programmer

Now this is very insulting.



If you don't want to vote/nominate me then don't. No one asked for some weirdo untrue comments. I don't mind being a moderator here and at the same time won't mind if am not made one. I moderate a couple of forums and I ddn't volunteer to do so. I was picked, not at random but specifically. Am not tryna be proud here but you have to understand that I am just trying to help.

Please no offence but try not to address me like that again as it's very un-pleasant and very much not funny.

Thanks

wth

Sorry do you mean dat u sent an email to me? If yes can't see any

Mail

I volunteer, Moderate 4 forums already so it ain't gonna be a "job". Except if anyone doesn't want me to

I thought we were talking about the Technology section??

Lol life is funny, So coldish wah u up tew, what do you develop?

segsalerty:
Lolz, nawa oo

Dis man ur just laughing, heheh funny u

Coldish:
Yep. I think I should probably shut up and move on. I too like wahala sef. @dell. Dude sorry, I don't even know you so I may certainly be wrong with my thoughts on ya professionalism and ego. As for the facebook stuff, lol, I understand that too being a web dev. Nor vex for the yabs.

aka worldbest

Now thats a man, lol

@fayi
Seriously you should work with the UN. You calmed my wahala nerves.

Hehehehe

C'mmon guys yall are more than this, Knock it off!!!

@ Dell why are you ashamed?? He said somthing funny and we laughed. Duhh!!! are we supposed to cry, For some that talks like you I really ddnt expect to see such a reply. C'mmon yall shud cut the crap and get back to work

Yeah you do need some moderators. I volunteer to be one. If made global fine but mainly on this forum(Technology)

Coldish:
Look at you talking about 'newbies' as if you were never one. Asshole, i am no newbie in programming but i'd love to be one anytime any day as far as i love the  new stuff. We are all newbies to every new idea we come up with.

#POINT

Coldish:
Stop making noise, test the app. Or go hug transformer.


worldbest

Hahahhahaha

looooooooooool

already did

huh?

haha true