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cbrass:
If I say desktop I mean non Web programming or software programming

Sorry to ask this question sir; what is ur specialization?

cbrass:
If I say desktop I mean non Web programming or software programming

Okay sir!!!

cbrass:
Maybe though I don't know him much. Well a small advice I will give you is follow your passion, you see if you really do what u like doing you won't work a single day. To some people Web design is there thing so you can just ad ux to it so you can work as a ui/ux person, let me tell you something those guys are scarce in the country now. And if it is backend you like then delve into it. At the moment now desktop programming is not really selling again everything as gone to the Web. And if it's mobile app you want to specialise in then research on the relevant languages that is most used. The main thing is just search your self identify what you like doing and your strength then check the economic value it has then choose.

Wow, dat was a great hint for me.

But I get a question sir; are u referring Desktop programming as Software programming or another programming entirely.

I know what I want to further in I.e Web+Software developing but I just need to make more inquires before jumping into it.

phililp:
for video tutorials visit this site: thenewboston.com. you can find tons of programming tutorials there..

for PDF files go to Tutorialspoint...they have it also in tons

then for online courses... check Sololearn.com.. i personally dont like codecademy..


Advice: dont just depend on one... combine all for proper learning...
also sign up for programming sites and forums like Github, thenewboston, stark oveflow.. and lots more

just make research bro

Thank u boss, I really appreciate ur advices and I promise to start working in that path.
More also, I will keep you informed on how it goes wit time.

cbrass:
Lol see question o, it seems you just just enter this room month abi

Lol, seems u guys are friends.

stealthtiger:
My sincere apologies for not being consistent with the tutorials. It was as a result of some circumstantial factors
Continuation of While loop
BREAK
There are sometimes when you'd want to end the loop after a certain condition has been met. The break statement is the perfect remedy for that.


count = 0
while count != 20:
print(count)
count +=1
if count == 5:
print("Hold up" )
break

Result:
0
1
2
3
4
Hold up

Explanation: the while says it'd keep running until count is equal to 20. But there's an if statement nested in the while loop which says it should BREAK when count is equal to 9 then print Hold up.
The break terminates the code prematurely.

There's also the CONTINUE statement.
Unlike the break statement, the continue performs an action for a condition and continues from where it stopped.

We'd make use of the example in the break statement

count = 0
while count != 20:
print(count)
count +=1
if count == 2:
print("I am 2" )
continue
if count == 6:
print("I am 6" )
continue
break
print("I didn't get to 20" )

Result:
0
1
I am 2
3
4
5
I am 6
I didn't get to 20


Explanation:
In this example we made use of the continue extensively.
We created the while loop and gave it an intializer 'count' which also acted as a variable.
The count was intialized to zero. ie. The loop will start from zero. We told the loop to progress by adding one to count.

When the loop is not equal to 20, we told it to keep running.
We then nested two if statements. In the first if: if count is equal to 2 the loop wouldn't print 2 instead it would print I am 2, then it would continue the loop into the next iteration (this is as a result of the continue. Unlike the break once it gets to 2 it automatically terminates but in continue it executes the statement and moves on).
When it gets to the break statement it terminates the loop prematurely.

FOR LOOP:

The for loop is used to iterate over a know range of something. Eg a list, a range of numbers. What the for loop iterates over is mostly definite.

Boss, am a beginner in programming in which I need some advice and guideline fro u.

Don't mind if u can drop your WhatsApp/Phone no. Or better still, u can inbox am to my mail @ bashirzubair881@gmail.com
Pls I will be delighted if u can help me out wit this!!!

Following boss!!! Pls ur WhatsApp no.

cbrass:
Follow the advice at your own peril that guy smoked some weed before posting that

Sir!!!
Why did u say so sir?

nijabazaar:
If u can switch to CGI. I will render my mentorship free

Computer generated imagery? I found your words are very tempting sir.

nijabazaar:
If u can switch to CGI. I will render my mentorship free

Computer generated imagery, I found your words are very tempting sir.

nijabazaar:
If u can switch to CGI. I will render my mentorship free

Computer generated imagery or Common gateway interface? I found words are very tempting sir.

badthinds:
Well, w3school is good for running your codes...but owing to the sandboxing and all, why don't you use your laptop / mobile (to save data used for online learning).

I didn't use w3school you know, just hovered around. Since you have a laptop...you're good to go.
Just download the Python interpreter for your OS at https://www.python.org/downloads/

Then for mobile. I think Android is best.
1. There is QPython for android. Its just great, whenever your off laptop...its just same. Transfer your files and continue work.
2. There is CppDroid for C/C++ compilation on android. There is also C4Droid but preferably CppDroid.

Then, before you download and begin Python. You may need a good text editor which will be most helpful (as your lines of code grow from 2 to 10 to 100ds to thousands...good text editors will be your loyal friends )

Suggestions:

1. WingIDE (Very nice one, but the most coolest features such as powerful debbugin comes with the paid version)

2. Sublime test editor is great and free. (I used it..you can just open a folder as a project and keep working with the files and save yourself the openings)

3. Notepad++ (I used it too...you can even choose the current language of the file, for a special kind of syntax highlighting.
...

So in summary

Forget w3schools, use your laptop and download good ebooks. That's how I learnt (after the basics, you download the more serious ones). Youtube videos may be helpful, but I DIDNT use them...when you need real knowledge ...its in the eBook.
Then Android is best in the absence of your laptop.

I Hope this piece was helpful.

Very useful Boss, pls where can I be downloading all d necessary ebooks needed sir?

phililp:
one thing about computer is that... what ever you start with, is in line.... wether you start with python, html, js, php..... there are all gonno be important as far as computer science is concerned.

but before u jump in, you have to know where you going.. if your taking/ or have started with the web rout.. u should continue with this sequence

HTML/CSS
BOOTSTRAP
JAVASCRIPT
PHP
then DBMS

but if you taking the software route

then :
PYTHON
RUBY
JAVA
JS

but since you goint into college... you better take you time so you dont let'em distract you...

you can see your course content and know what you gonno be doing in the future and start bitting slowly

Thank you Boss, bt my curiosity goes as this; can't I do d 2 simultaneously together as in both Web and Software together.

Am sorry if my level of understanding as u might thought is low to understand ur points, but am passionate about d two, don't no which one to consider instead only yours advices can actually help me sir.

badthinds:
It is. This is how you go about it.
(Relax as I drive you on web+software dev. simultaneously )


You're done with HTML.
Next is Python.
Why?
- Python frameworks such as DJango is great for web development. Some people tend to respect a Python website more than a Php site (Troll. Keep the argument to yourself and keep trolling. [Wow!. First time is used the word 'Troll'])

After Python, go to javascript. (I can smell some people saying ah ah) wait...

You see, After learning Python. You CAN developed great sites...and even when you get back to Javascript, it will easier!.

Python has certain GUI you must have played with...If you find GUI stuffs a bit over your head. Put javascript in the middle and get back!.

After all this.

Next is Java and JSP.
JSP is Java.
Java will keep you in the software path while JSP keeps you close with the Web path. (DJango and JSP?...people will respect your sites )

Now java has GUIs also. Play with them to start creating JVM based apps.

Now. You're almost fully stacked.
(At this point...if you're interested in PHP...youll gulp it like water...I'm writing out of experience.)

At this point.. Is it Android softwares you're interested in? Or Windows Standalone Softwares? Or iOS?

if android:
You already know java right? (with your HTML knowledge, add XML to it) and you're good to go with android apps.

Widows or IOS stuffs?
Now consider the 'C's (C#, C++, Swift .)

Now you maintained your path as a web + software guy.

If you need other combinations, just ask.


At this point...If you remember me, you'll come back to thank me!.

Last bit of advice: If you learn Php now, you may be forever be inclined to, not only this but protective of web stuffs. (dont let the beginning tag of Php: <?php ... ?> fool you around).

[edited:
Note: I didn't include beauty stuffs like Css, bootstrap ...
]

Happy programmer life . badthinds.

Thank you very much sir. I so much appreciate ur advices and I promise to follow d lay down steps and heed to ur instructions.

But it only W3schools I knew, can u help me with any other site dat could actually help sir, more also, I have laptop; any tutorial or apps I need to download in order to learn by it.

Another question, wat best suitable to learn programming; Andriod, Bb, Window or even Java phones coz I so much enjoyed using Java phones back den in learning HTML coz all is d button is wat I learnt by heart!!!

logicalhumour:
badthinds has spoken.

So now, Programming is not simply programming.

There is the Video game zone, animation zone, hardware communication zone, web development zone, software dev. Zone etc... and all-join-zone...like me

So now, where does your interest lie?

Is it possible to do two zone at a time I.e Web zone and Software zone without being affected big time.

badthinds:
Look, the question of 'what language should i start with' can olny be categorically answered if you answer the question of 'what are you interested in'.

Thanks but d problem lies at this; I don't actually whether to go for Web programming or Software programming.

Pls ur help are needed.
I started HTML wen I was in SS1 till SS2 and I can partially say am like 50% good at it coz I easily understand and functions of HTML codes I encountered. Presently, am through wit Secondary school wit complete O'level and 263 in Jamb, awaiting 4 admission into UNILORIN studying Computer science as desired. I stopped learning programming wen am not more serious in my studies but only in programming. I was addicted to it dat all my allowances are too buy ebooks and suscribe for data plan, I remembered vividly of sleeping by 2am-3am in d midnight almost everyday. To cut d story short.

Still admission is out, I love to go back to programming again even though dat my course in school but nevertheless, I love to spend my remaining time at home doing dat.

My question is this, what language should I start wit coz presently am a newbie, I intend to buy new phone; what type of phone should I buy dat good for learning programming as in Java phones, Andriod, Blackberry or Window.

More also, I don't mind if I could see a good teacher/instructor/mentor that could be teleguiding me on what I need to do or to been done at d right time.

Pls ur helps are needed coz it means a lot to my success and achievement.

Enoma222:
i really love this course and i want to be am engineer but scared am not good enough educationally to achieve my dreams

Sorry bro, No one is not good academically unless depends on how u achieve or detect how ur brain and minds work. Devote ur time on d subjects/topics u find urself weak in. Try not to hate d subject but try as in dat d only way out to succeed in ur aims.
Bro, I was once weak in Mathematics but today in all science subjects, Maths comes first.
To cut story short, aim high and work towards achieving it.

yorhmienerd:
Better have a back-up plan.

I get but only believed in God doing as in is involvement is d greatest back_up plan ever?

yorhmienerd:
I hope you know someone with a very llooooooooooonnnng leg? 'cos if you rely on your score, the probability to getting admitted is 0!. Speaking from experience

Partially, thanks sir.

yorhmienerd:
I hope you know someone with a very llooooooooooonnnng leg? 'cos if you rely on your score, the probability to getting admitted is 0!. Speaking from experience

Partially sir.

Hawlahscho:
You're formally qualified but your admission in UNILORIN is not guaranteed with grades and scores, get a strong connection either celestial or terrestrial, perhaps both to back your grades up.

With God, all things are possible.

Lastly, pray for the best and be prepared for the worst. Dont keep all your eggs in the same basket.

Thanks boss, I really appreciate it. Am gonna put it in prayer.

I did Jamb mock scoring 251, I put more effort to maintain and increase d grade. After much effort, I scored 263 in d main exam. My choice of University is UNILORIN and desired course is Computer science. My question is that 'can I make it to Computer science easily in UNILORIN rather than Edu in Comp. Science or Agric'. Also, is my admission into UNILORIN guaranteed wit d Jamb score without much influence. My WAEC result as follows; Maths _ C6
English Lang. _ C4
Physics _ C5
Chemistry _ C4
Biology _ B3
Computer sci. _ A1
Agric _ B3
Civic _ C5
Photography _ B3. Pls ur urgent suggestions are needed?

I did Jamb mock scoring 251, I put more effort to maintain and increase d grade. After much effort, I scored 263 in d main exam. My choice of University is UNILORIN and desired course is Computer science. My question is that 'can I make it to Computer science easily in UNILORIN rather than Edu in Comp. Science or Agric'. Also, is my admission into UNILORIN guaranteed wit d Jamb score without much influence. My WAEC result as follows; Maths _ C6 English Lang. _ C4 Physics _ C5 Chemistry _ C4 Biology _ B3 Computer sci. _ A1 Agric _ B3 Civic _ C5 Photography _ B3. Pls ur urgent suggestions are needed?

Don't worry, dey go soon release am. Insha Allah!!!

simiboy22:
u don enter jare..i dont think the course cut off mark will be up to 6o

D cut off will be 200 but don't know d required point for it but last time I checked, na 62.5% for merit list.

I did Jamb mock scoring 251, I put more effort to maintain and increase d grade. After much effort, I scored 263 in d main exam. My choice of University is UNILORIN and desired course is Computer science. My question is that 'can I make it to Computer science easily in UNILORIN rather than Edu in Comp. Science or Agric'. Also, is my admission into UNILORIN guaranteed wit d Jamb score without much influence. My WAEC result as follows;
Maths _ C6
English Lang. _ C4
Physics _ C5
Chemistry _ C4
Biology _ B3
Computer sci. _ A1
Agric _ B3
Civic _ C5
Photography _ B3.
Pls ur urgent suggestions are needed?

Good afternoon sir. Pls am in need of ur assistance. Am having issue with my andriod Mi_trybe a500. D 3G suddenly stopped to work. I was told to flash it using Sp Flash Tool. I downloaded ur tutorial via youtube on how to use Sp Flash Tool. Also downloaded d Stock ROM at ur site. But to my greatest surprise, when I loaded my scatter files and click on download. It display "PMT changed for d ROM, pls try again d scene with Format+Download". Dat was how I clicked Format+Download unknowning d consequence it will cost. It reached 100% and den failed. Since den, I was unable to use d phone. It not more switching on and dat about 4weeks ago so I was told to get d formatting files but d phone files is no where to be gotten. So pls did u have any help u can render to me on how to get d formatting files or anything to be done to reopen d phone sir.

bobo65:
Did u format the phone or flash it?

It might also be network, insert a sim card of another network in it

I didn't flash or format it. Have tried using another sim bt till d same. it not bringing service.

Pls help me, Am using Mi trybe A500, just a month old. The 3G suddenly stop to work and initially, I don't use 2G, it 3G I use alway bt just yesterday. it not bringing service only I switch am to 2G dat I can browse. and dere is 3G available in both sims coz it signifying G on d service bar bt if I switch to 3G, dere won't be service anymore I.e emergency calls only. Even if I just set d sim for 3G won't switching on my data. it will till go out of service. In short my phone is rejecting 3G. Pls help me abeg.

pls, am confused, many rumours carries it dat Jamb registration is out. pls is it true to d extent that d registration is going to close in Nov 30. and also how much is d fees(everything including novel,registration charges) and how will I register if d registration is out coz I heard no more scratch card I.e payment is via ATM.