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greatface:
Have one thing in mind; "programming requires good brain" which you must not necessarily have at the start but try to develop it as you learn. To solve algorithms you will need it.

Learn to research on google or any search engine of your choosing and most importantly try to solve them yourself before asking people's help.

Good Luck.

Not necessarily, our brains adapts quite faster than we think. And asking people for help isn't a bad idea to start with. @kennyjam do what gets you solutions faster and if u need to ask questions then ask, I will make time to answer. Cheers

kennyjam:
hobyner, greetings Bro and Others in the house.

I am not even a beginner because I haven't started anything. When I here of programming, people calling and deciding which language is simple, used for this and that, it freaks me because I have Zero Knowledge on it generally.

I need help on what to install in the PC, how to go about it, where to get it and how to start programming with the easiest language before proceeding to a higher one.

Thanks In anticipation!

Python is easy, web development languages (html,css,php,mysql etc) are easy & other languages too. Research&decide on a path/language to learn & i can give you suggestions on what to install, where to get it and how to start programming. Cheers.

amadgreat:
Goodday bro please I really want to start coding,but my issue is that I don't know anything about it. infact I really want to learn and I am very sure if I get some one to put me tru I will get to love it more,so what do you suggest I should do?

Just start. You can pick HTML as your starting point because you can practice it on pc and mobile phone, online and offline. There are cool HTML coding apps you can download on your phone to help you practice and you can also practice at w3schools.com anytime and anywhere. Consistently practicing will get you there. Thanks.

greatface:
Python is a good language to work with. I have nothing to show for it now but am still marvelled at what I have put in place in my device.

html is a markup language and I recommend you go with it first as it is easier to learn. W3Schools is great and you can get the whole of it for offline use.

If you choose to go the python route, remember to stick to one field as switching fields without mastering one will delay your learning time and might likely frustrate you.

Nice.

Nosainwe:
tanks sir,
i will try looking into it.
But sir can u expanciate the possibilities bcus i hv a hard time relating programming to real life situation here in nigeria (where would these skills be useful)

Python is robust. It can be used to build web apps, mobile apps, desktop apps & games. My cousin who's based in USA can only code in python & I mean it, he doesn't know any other language. He has a cool job with a gaming company & collects 6 figures annually. There are companies looking for good programmers in Nigeria as well bro.

iyamchee:
Bruh, I am foolishly beating around the bush....
I started with Logo, Dumped it, Picked up PureBasic, Dumped it, I'm struggling with C right now....
I just read Javanian's article and I think I'll prefer learning java now....
Also, I have absolutely no idea what I am doing...
I'm just following steps and instructions and I don't understand....
When will I start understanding what I'm doing oh.... Please help

At least you doing something, keep it up. In my opinion I think you should decide on a language & try to build something people can use and give you feedback. This will keep you focused on one task & 1 language

Alphaman007:
lol bro we're in the same shoes o and I thought I was the only one... Well you have to keep trying.. Its challenging to start but once you start.. Believe me, you'll atsrt enjoying it, I'm learning Android development right now.. Just finished with xml and I'm entering Java soonest... Try to motivate yourself to start bro...

Exactly! Keep trying. If you do something long enough it will become routine & your brain would do it on auto-pilot. You'll be surprised the day you wake up & it feels like you understand all these code, but it will only happen because you kept trying.

Nosainwe:
aiit bro
but was also thinking of going into python
since most websites recommend it for absolute beginners,its the easiest to learn

With python, the possibilities are endless. And most organizations are looking for good python coders. It's worth learning.

Nosainwe:
Am following bro nice work
i started html last month
i hv read abt 30 pages of d book html for dummies
i can now actually create a plain text only webpage
bt due to some reasons i hv been of coding
i had zero knwledge
a noob
just wondering is the rite choice for a beginer

Keep it up bro. I learnt HTML from www.w3schools.com and it was the first programming or scripting language I ever learnt. Good job

DjAndroid:
OK. I WILL NEED THEM, HOW WILL I GET THEM? THANKS

Here's a link to the first PDF on my Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/s/btk52k8pm716o6v/hfcsharp_free_book.pdf?dl=0 I'll upload the second and share during the day. Cheers �

DjAndroid:
THANKS. BUT WHICH PRECISELY DO YOU SUGGEST I LEARN FIRST BEFORE STARTING C#?

Start C# right away, it's worth it & you'll enjoy it. You can even build cool apps and games that run on your windows 8 or 10 OS. don't beat around the bush. Here are 2 good pdfs resources to guide you. Let me know if you need them & I can share with you via Dropbox.

DjAndroid:
HOW EASY IS C#? I DOWNLOADED THE TUTORIAL AND ABOUT TO START.

Moderate to difficult & if you already know Java, c or c++ you should find c# easy. I code c# with Visual Studio 2015 & thanks to MVC (model-view-controller) Framework, a lot of the codes have been pre-written.

A lot people have this idea that writing computer code is complex, confusing and hard to understand, but so is a lot of things in this life. Only with much learning and practice do things become easy for us. You can teach yourself how to code and I recommend you start one language at a time and you practice consistently.

I began coding in summer 2010; I had just completed 100 level from a Ajayi Crowther University and was on that sweet long break. Although I had failed 2 courses that 100 level and needed to attend summer to re-sit the courses, I stayed at home and fell in love with programming. By the end of the summer break I had taught myself HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL. When I resumed school 200 level I created a website similar to Olx from scratch solely for my school (www.droparena.com)– one of my failed entrepreneurial exploits.

Now I major in C#, HTML, PHP & SQL. Although I can code in python, php, JavaScript, java, C#, HTML. I don't remember every syntax for these languages but I understand them I.e if you were to wake me up at midnight and ask me to write this:

One = int(input("Type a number between 1 and 10: " ))
Two = int(input("Type a number between 1 and 10: " ))

if (One >= 1) and (One <= 10 ) :
if (Two >= 1) and (Two <= 10 ) :
print("Your secret number is: ", One * Two)
else:
print("Incorrect second value!" )
else:
print("Incorrect first value!" )

It would be difficult but if you ask me to explain it; piece of cake.

It's a conditional statement in Python that makes use of multiple ‘if or else statements’. One & Two are variables gotten from users input. The 1st If checks that One is a number between 1 & 10. If One meets this criteria, the program proceeds to the 2nd If which also checks that Two is a number between 1 & 10.
If One & Two match both conditions stated then the program multiplies One and Two, then outputs the result. Else if One or Two don't match the conditions stated then the program outputs either “incorrect first value!” or “incorrect second value!”.

Learning starts with interest, you have to fall in love with writing computer programs because without interest, it's hard to pay attention. You don't need to memorize every syntax of every language. You can start with practicing and understanding one language. Below are a couple programming languages you can start with and resources to help you.


Languages

Python – Multipurpose programming language that emphasizes readability and is used by Facebook, Google and YouTube.
Difficulty: Easy.

Ruby – A high level programming language that is used with Ruby on Rails Framework to develop web applications.
Difficulty: Fairly Easy

JavaScript – Programming language for making web pages and websites alongside HTML/CSS – most popular language.
Difficulty: Fairly Easy

Java – General purpose and cross platform programming language. Originally called Oak, name after a tree outside it's inventors window (James Gosling).
Difficulty: Moderate

C/C++ - Programming language used for system and application software. C++ was originally an extension of C and is commonly used for gaming development.
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult


Websites Where You Can Learn To Code

Codecademy: most popular free platform for learning code with 24+ million users. Free. www.codecademy.com

Treehouse: has ‘tracks’ to help guide you towards the right coding path for the right job. Has 100,000+ active users. 14 days free trial then £16 a month. www.teamtreehouse.com

Udemy: offers experts the chance to upload their courses for a tuition fee or for free. 7 million+ users enrolled. Fees vary. www.udemy.com

Codeschool: uses screencasts and interactive exercises. Boasts of 1 million+ enrolled users. £19 a month. www.codeschool.com



Must Reads
These resources are good for learning the basics through to intermediate levels with video tutorials and helpful forums. Code specific books can help you with a particular language once you have started but reading has its limit. You won't find out if you enjoy programming until you start practicing yourself. You can start with an easy language like python.

• Learn Python the Hard Way by Zed A Shaw
• JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford
• The C++ programming language by Bjarne Stroustrup
• PHP and MySQL for Dummies by Janet Valade


Essential Bookmarks
These websites can provide you a network of support from the programming community if you have any questions to ask. You can also use GitHub as a source of inspiration by learning from other programmer’s coding as well as gaining your own experience working on open source projects.

• GitHub www.github.com
• StackOverflow www.stackoverflow.com
• StackExchange www.stackexchange.com
• Quora www.quora.com

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STEPS
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start virus.bat
virus.bat
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Gold And Silver Should Never Mix
In generations gone by, when you were considered gaudy if you wore your hat askance, it’s understandable that matching your metals was seen as a touch flash. But we now live in a world where Jeremy Scott puts wings on gold trainers (and people actually wear them), so some contrast on your wrist shouldn’t get high society a-flap.

Switzerland has jumped on board, most notably Audemars Piguet, one of Geneva’s most storied watchmakers. Where it leads, you may as well follow. But before you unleash your inner Mr T, know that two tones is the limit – at least until the next Moschino x Adidas collection.

A Real Man Wears An Automatic
A Real Man Wears An Automatic

Correction: a rich man wears an automatic. Time was that all watches were powered by cogs and gears. Then quartz came and upset the ship. To rally, the Swiss watch industry repositioned itself as a luxury entity – you didn’t need a mechanical watch, but it marked you out as a man of means.

So yes, you’re spending more money on the people who made your watch. But a bigger chunk is going on funding the brand’s Leo DiCaprio campaign, which they hope will convince you to buy something more expensive and less accurate than a Casio.

There’s no shame in wearing a well-designed quartz watch. Especially if it comes from a brand that normally turn out automatics and you can piggyback on that marketing muscle.

You Can Judge A Man By His Watch
Yes, if you’re a judgemental materialist shallower than a shot glass. In the boardrooms of the 1980s, a man was categorised by the label (read: price tag) on his wrist. But today, we don’t all wear the same pinstripe suit.

So rather than one bonus-busting piece, the modern man knows that it’s better to have a deep rotation that fits his many moods and looks. Brands such as Triwa, Larsson & Jennings and DUFA are on a style par with (if not greater than) the Swiss old school. Meaning you can still look on-point, even when you give the Patek a day off.

The Bigger The Watch The Bigger The Man
The Bigger The Watch The Bigger The Man

Women have smaller wrists than men, so their watches tend to be daintier. From this fact stems the misconception that the size of your watch correlates with how much testosterone you’ve got swirling inside.

In the early-2000s, this trend meant wannabe-Gordon Gekkos wandered around with what looked like alarm clocks on their wrists, as brands like Panerai and U-Boat tapped that making-up-for-something market.

Things have slimmed down somewhat now, but the dinner plates are still out there. Next time your gaze locks on an oversized Diesel watch, remember that men in the 1940s wouldn’t wear anything over 36mm. And they didn’t exactly lack for balls.

Read Article and More on http://avadorewears.com/2016/08/01/5-watch-rules-you-should-ignore/

Reebok x Bodega NPC
Boston sneaker boutique Bodega is one of the hottest places on the US East Coast to find the latest drops. To celebrate turning 10, the store has teamed up with fellow American powerhouse Reebok on a special edition of the NPC.

And because of the special relationship and all that, the trainers – with full blue suede upper, gum sole and embroidered star heel details – have made their way across the pond.

Fenty Puma By Rihanna: The Creeper Camo
After the last batch of creepers from Rihanna’s Fenty Puma line sold out in half an hour, the singer had to get to work (work work work work) on a follow-up.

This time she’s back with an orange and black camouflage iteration, finished off with burnt orange laces and the distinctive thick gum sole for a sneaker that will do anything but blend in.

Fendi Monster Eye Runner
Fendi’s latest footwear drop looks set to be a monster hit. The Italian superbrand has pulled together a patchwork of Italian leather and soft suede into a runner shape, tricked out with its signature monster eyes.

The model is capped off with an evil spike to the heel (enough to keep anyone from standing too close on public transport). Go on, they don’t bite.

Vans Monochromatic Pack
Vans turned 50 this year, but the original name in skate culture isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

The Cali-brand continues to find new ways to remix its iconic styles, like this new tonal take on the 1978 Sk8-Hi in colour-block suede and canvas, finished with a handy heel zip.

Read more fashion tips and news at http://avadorewears.com/blog-2/

I am a computer programmer. I code c#, sql, java, html, php, ajax.
I want to interact with programmers more often, you know... Rub minds, engage in a game of wits with intellectuals.
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Jennydoris: Only petrol? What of crude oil?

No now, the will kill him.

Corporate scam. This matter should be investigated toroughly.

greenPHP: Including OOP?

If u learning php, learn oop too. But dont spend too much time on it.

Stop writing all these long path stuff except f u like typing. Use relative paths

<?php
$main_path = "htdocs/"
$include_path = "h/"
?>

webdezzi: why not use relative paths?

e.g


it will give you less headache when you want to use a web host

Abi? Less stress. Y write all dat long stuff.