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ReluctantAdult:
You're learning Kotlin. Nice one

Which learning resources are you using?

I use Google Kotlin Bootcamp for programmers in Kotlin official website. They have a lots of topics and exercise awaiting for you to begin your Programming journey.
I use beginnersbook.com a very detailed website for Kotlin beginners
I use programiz.com too. They break it down for you to understand
with 4 downloaded videos tutorial on Kotlin from YouTube. I watch it then practice along.
I think I have been improving knowing the Kotlin basics.
It really worth it. It involves hard work and total commitment.
You spend hours all day with your Laptop studying and learning how code works before giving you meaningful print out
This is my 4th months learning all the Kotlin basics.
I have finished learning the basics but i committed myself to go back again, repeating all the topic so many times before jumping to next topic. This has really help me to understand and even read Kotlin code on monitor screen..
Am happy for myself cos I think I find it interesting more than blogging.
To me, learning programming language is a challenge to me.

Karlebolu:
Pro advice. The computer can take screen shots.

Cos Am busy I just snap it with my phone

Programming language is not hard if you try to make it simple for your self..
You don't cram coding you understand how it works..
To me, I see Programming language as a challenge so I love it!! and I like it!!

MrCover:
Blogging Business Pays, I'm so proud to be a professional Blogger, I can now boost of everyday food on my table through Blogging Business, if you are interested, let me know

I know you and you don't have a cheat!!

chuddyforlife:
thanks so much for your contribution am really greatful.......

Let me add my own to it..
Download Intelli J idea or Android Studio but as a beginner I don't think you need Android Studio for now..
You can start your journey to be an Android app developer with Kotlin or Java but preferably Kotlin by me because of it's concise and interpolation with Java. It is easy to learn so far you get some learning materials and video from YouTube.
First go to Google Kotlin Bootcamp for programmers to get started with the basics.
All though, nothing good come easy and to be an expert at anything it takes time and hard work.
Get your Laptop ready your Internet download Intelli J idea and Window SDK read how to install it. Take your time and be serious about it trust me within your first 3 months you should have been writing some meaningful code in Kotlin.
You may face some challenges on the way but you just have to deal with it and look for solution to it.. All that makes you a developer.
Practice practice practice practice daily to make you understand all the basics and synthex to the extent of reading some codes lines to decipher what they really meant and used for.
When learning a new Programming language don't be a hurry to know it all in a rapid period of time it just like you're learning a new strange language (Spanish, Arabic or French). It takes time and dedication.
Don't skip programming exercise without fully knowing or understanding it.
Mind you don't ever try to cram a programming language it will be difficult you tends to frustrate yourself. The best thing is to fully understand why it works? what makes it works? what need to come first before this one comes or what need not come first after this. All these will widen your programing reasoning faculty and enhance how you write your code.
This is my own $1 for you!!
Thank You

cixak95211:
* push
line 23 is not necessary
as you can return the increased length on line 22.

* unshift
line 42 is not necessary
as you can directly assign this.stack to [value, ...this.stack]

depending on some school of thought, it's best to outline each line seperately,
but you'd be wasting memory declaring variables that are really not necessary
a smart code editor e.g. any of the JetBrains family, would have also warned you about it.

Its amazing we have smart minds here, so why did y'all allow this place to be overran
by some "website for 20k" minds?

Lolsss.. Some Nigerians got talent and skills

bempirenig:
It's no joke oo.

Governors only do what favour their tenure and frown against any impending threats to their reign.

Go to the South East and South South. Selfish governors that won't support self
-determination or whatsoever because it is their turn and nothing must go against it.

That's is why it is very difficult to achieve Biafra

Igbos are confused about their future stay in Nigeria they want Biafra they also want President at the same time

gistray:
You're a big idiot foool

Your father who born you is a big fool idiot!!

Hisbah should go and arrest him ooooo

I will not and I want to see what will happen

OGWILLS123:
Please guys am about dedicating my whole life into learning forex I hope it will worth it

Why can't you dedicated it to One Programming Language or One amongst 3D Animations Software

Education is already wrecked in Nigeria even before the beginning of COVID 19.
People should try to learn a skill it pays more

tobillionaire:
oh now I get... I think the one I have has Intel celeron core & 4 gig ram which is why its not showing

Yeah, you need to upgrade your system bro

Mvena:
Am single

Am single too oya let's mingle

tobillionaire:
0.p, pls I'm new to java and I've been compiling and running on the command prompt ant getting answers... I just downloaded the android studio but whenever I download an android emulator to run programs, the emulator will not show. Pls what could be done

How many RAM and Core does your Laptop has?
Core i3 4 GIG RAM it wouldn't show sometimes it will show and it will make your system hang a lot
Core i5 or above plus 8 GIG RAM is highly recommend to run Emulator without any wahaala!

GoddyOra:
While I was a newbie programmer myself, I dabbled into almost every aspect of software development: mobile app (learnt Kotlin a bit using Android Studio), web development (struggled with PHP at first) then AI/Machine learning (with Python)'

That's the mistake most newbies find themselves in: trying to learn everything instead of picking just one aspect and aspiring to master it. Well I finally passed my "Tutorial hell" stage and stuck with Python.

Now I do virtually everything with python from Web designing (Django) to AI and Data Science.

Your Kotlin pick for Android mobile app development makes sense to me.
How far have you gone? Have you finished any of your projects yet?

Still learning day by day.. I have never finished the basics.

GoddyOra:
Have you finally decided to settle for computer programming as your career path? Are you new to the whole concept of coding and you're struggling to pick the right programming language to begin with? Which one of Java or JavaScript, Python or C would suffice?
Choosing the perfect language for every newbie programmer is one of the most difficult decision to make due to the numerous options available. There are hundreds of different programming languages with each of them having its personal strengths, weaknesses, complexities and best area of application. In truth, your choice of language will depend heavily on the segment of software development you are keenly interested in. In this article we will look at the various divisions of software development and recommend the best language (/s) suited for each category.


FOR WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT :

This involves the creation of application programs that reside on remote servers and are delivered to the user’s device via the Internet. Examples of web applications include: Online forums like qoura.com, dogforum.com; or Ecommerce websites like amazon.com, Ebay.com; or your popular online blogging platforms like TechCrunch, Moz, Huffington Post etc. For better clarity, we are going to divide Web Applications Development into two parts, namely:
1. Front-end development and
2. Back-end development.

Front-end Web development :
Front-end Web development involves the building of the visual elements of a web application that users can see and interact with. In simple terms, a front-end developer is mainly concerned with the appearance of a website like its font size, forms, web page layouts etc. In order to become a well skilled front-end developer, we recommend you learn HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript combination. HTML and CSS are friendly and easy to learn while JavaScript is a popular programming language that is very efficient in every web related applications.

Back-end Web development :
Back-end Web development deals with the skeleton (called the “back-end”) of your web applications. It is more concerned with the functionality of the website. Take for instance a web application like LinkedIn or Facebook, the front-end deals with the different pages layouts and designs while the back-end application deals with things like the search query panel in which a user can search for a unique profile out of millions of registered users’ profiles. In order to become a full stack web developer, you need to be well grounded in both the Front-end and Back-end sects of Web development. Our recommended languages for Back-end Web development include: JavaScript, Python, PHP, and Go.
JavaScript: How will web developers cope without JavaScript? Well, that’s a question for another day. According to Stack Overflow’s 2020 Developer’s Survey: JavaScript is the most popular programming language among developers for the eighth year running! While JavaScript is mostly used in conjunction with HTML and CSS for front-end development, it can still be used solely to build the back-end part of web applications using popular frameworks like Node.js which is compatible with every Operating System. Figuratively speaking, sticking with JavaScript (via Node.js) means you only need to master one programming language for both front-end and back-end web development.

Python: is a multi-purpose programming language that works brilliantly for Back-end web development via some of its popular web frameworks like Django and Flask. With Django (coded in Python) you can quickly develop a web application way quicker compared to other programming platforms. Django comes with a wide range of in-built packages such as admin panel, content administration, site Maps, SQL injections for data management and many more. Your popular media sharing platform – Instagram - and sites like Spotify and Mozilla were created using Django framework.

PHP: is a recursive acronym for Hypertext Preprocessor. Its popularity among Back-end developers is gradually fading as newer languages outsmart PHP in building better functionalities on web applications. Since it is a scripting language, PHP is somewhat similar to HTML making it is relative easier to learn.

Go (also known as Golang): is a newer language as it was only released in 2009. As a low-level language, Go performs almost the same functionality as C and C++ with a simpler and more readable syntax compare to the other two. The lightness of this language makes it perfect for building complex web applications through frameworks such as Gin, Martini or Revel.

VERDICT : For an absolute beginner with zero prior knowledge on programming, we are going to suggest JavaScript for both Front-end and Back-end Web development. It is always advisable to start your learning from the Front-end part of Web development then you gradually work your way to the more difficult sect (Back-end). As you master your craft, you can easily switch to other programming languages based on the kind of project you’re working on.


FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT :

This involves the creation of games whether in 3D or 2D format, video or motion graphics, or for computer/mobile devices. To be a good game developer you have to possess a strong background in mathematics, sciences or engineering field due to their critical applications in high-level game development. A career in this segment, in most cases requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or other equivalent fields. The best programming languages for game development are: low-level languages like C++ and C# (incorporated with Unity). High-level language like Python (using PyGame) or Java (in building mobile games for Android devices) can also be used for making quick prototypes of your game and building lighter video games but they both have their limitations in game development especially when it comes to the game graphics and memory management.

VERDICT : For beginner game developers, we recommend coding with C# via Unity for its relative ease of learning compared to C++.


FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT :

The mobile app development sector is a half a trillion dollars industry with room for more growth. If you have settled for a career in building mobile apps for a living then it’s best to follow our guide to picking the perfect beginner’s language for your training. Most of the aforementioned languages for desktop app development are also handy for mobile apps too but our top programming language choices for Mobile Applications Development are: Java, Swift (in conjunction with Objective-C), and Kotlin.

Java: is one of the most popular and used languages in the programming world. It is a flexible and dynamic language that is used in developing Android applications for your mobile phone. As of today, Android has over 70% of the total mobile OS market implying that the future is still very much bright for Java. The best place to start with learning Java is by going through Google’s Android Developer Library which is well-documented and has a comprehensive set of learning materials. Another advantage Java has over other mobile app development languages is its cross-platform app development which means it can also handle Apple’s iOS and Windows apps. Java truly rules the mobile app world!

Swift (in conjunction with Objective-C): Swift is a newer language intended to work with Objective-C to build mobile applications for Apple’s iOS. It’s even quickly becoming an accepted language for general purpose programming. Swift is an open-source language meaning: any app developer using a Linux OS can operate on it to develop iOS applications. In simple terms, let say you have say a Windows Computer but you want to build an app for iPhones. You can install a Linux OS on your PC and start developing iOS mobile applications that would run just perfectly using Swift! This feature has made Swift to be increasingly popular among iOS app developers.

Kotlin: is a programming language introduced by JetBrains, the official designer of the most intelligent Java IDE, named IntelliJ IDEA. Kotlin was designed to work with Java as an open-source language which runs on Java Virtual Machine (JVM). In basic terms, Kotlin is like the simplified version of Java with better readability, more improved syntax and most importantly: it is way easier to learn. If you want to start creating Android apps in a few days time then Kotlin is your best bet. It works perfectly on Android Studio which is the most popular desktop application used for building Android mobile apps.

VERDICT : Java is our go-to language here while you can learn Kotlin along with it as you expand your learning into building actual Android mobile applications. Or you can simply go for Swift if you are only interested in becoming a specialized iOS developer as even Java has its own limitations in iOS app development.


FOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING :

Well this is a broad and intricate aspect of software development which is not advisable as the starting point for newbie programmers. System programming involves the development of computer programs that allows the hardwares of a computer to interface with the programmer or the user thereby making the entire computing system to function as a single unit. Such software programs affect the functionality of every other softwares when installed or uninstalled. Thinking of diving into systems programming? Then think big like developing an entirely new operating system (OS) or game engines. In order to be a systems programmer, you have to be well skilled in any low-level language of your choice like C++, Rust or Go.

VERDICT : Personally we recommend Go (also known as Golang) for beginner systems programmers.

For our recommendation on other Software development sectors like Desktop Application Development, AI and Machine, or for those who are still yet to decide on which sector to specialize in you can visit http://www.gorablog.com/best_programming_language_to_learn.html for the full article.

source: http://www.gorablog.com/best_programming_language_to_learn.html



Mukina2 , Mynd44 , Lalasticlala please kindly push it to the front page for greater audience.

This is 2021.
Love your views on this. It was great.
Am still a beginner learning Kotlin basics.
I think I find it interesting and challenging though sometimes I got fed up and tired but nothing good comes easy especially if you really want to take this career to the next level. It is not easy to become a professional programmer. It involves a lot of patience, a lots of time, hard work dedication and commitment. Sometimes it's take me hours to fix some bugs in my code. I think that what makes you to become a good developer because it will task you to do more.
I'm going to stay glue with Kotlin alone
It is of no important learning all languages. I will rather stick with one and be the best programmer at it. That's my own philosophy about programming
God bless all the programmers.
Love you all

And some idiots will do exactly what the idiot pastor said. What a pity.
Our mate in developed countries are building technologies and innovation we are here always participating in rubbish!!

Lemmy123:
I think the comment on Nairaland, either derogatory, bad or good mostly depend on the first person's comment..
If the first person's says something stupid, the rest of the comments will follow in that fashion, and vice versa.
First off, we should begin to appreciate politicians who are trying to see that something good comes to Nigeria.
Secondly we need to update our mindset by reading wide.. I see someone saying he should upgrade or educational sector first.. An average Chinese guy can't speak English but you dare not come close when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Programming etc... And it's really yielding good results for their country.
An average Nigerian youth think the more academic results he obtains, the more respect he'd get, so he goes ahead and get 1st degree, second degree, MSc PhD ICAN HSE this one that one...

My tech guys would see opportunity in this information and see how they can queue into it rather than come to make very unintelligent comments and later blame the government for everything including hitting their legs on stones on the road...
We need to change our mindset as youths...
Selah

Nigerians like accumulating paper degrees that is gradually becoming obsolete and does not add anything to our society rather than accumulating technical innovation skills that can strengthen your economy and make you more powerful

Lemmy123:
I think the comment on Nairaland, either derogatory, bad or good mostly depend on the first person's comment..
If the first person's says something stupid, the rest of the comments will follow in that fashion, and vice versa.
First off, we should begin to appreciate politicians who are trying to see that something good comes to Nigeria.
Secondly we need to update our mindset by reading wide.. I see someone saying he should upgrade or educational sector first.. An average Chinese guy can't speak English but you dare not come close when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Programming etc... And it's really yielding good results for their country.
An average Nigerian youth think the more academic results he obtains, the more respect he'd get, so he goes ahead and get 1st degree, second degree, MSc PhD ICAN HSE this one that one...

My tech guys would see opportunity in this information and see how they can queue into it rather than come to make very unintelligent comments and later blame the government for everything including hitting their legs on stones on the road...
We need to change our mindset as youths...
Selah

Nigerians like accumulating paper degrees that is gradually becoming obsolete and does not add anything to our society rather than accumulating technical innovation skills that can strength your economy and make you more powerful

Hypemanshuga:
I don already bill my mama and Papa. Say we dey resume. Make una no delay

Before now don't tell me you have been sleeping and pressing phone watching movies hanging out with friends since 10 months ago without you doing any work to earn for yourself?? Really poor boy you're

Kyase:
Additional tax sir...

Person that hasn't show face for years.. He doesn't want Nairaland to be an international brand since he is earning from local Advert.. Shallow thinking!!

Providence2020:
It is integrated graphics meaning it does not have an external graphics card. This particular laptop's graphics memory is tied with the Intel Processor (Intel HD Graphics 4000) which is impressive but not nearly enough to play Triple A titles especially in 2020. This is not a gaming laptop although it has done it's fair share of gaming like GTA V and NFSMW it played them smoothly only because of the upgraded RAM AND SSD, no ordinary HDD laptop can play GTA V without Advanced Graphics Card.

Although I must say it's heads and shoulders above most laptops at this price range, the operational speed for most tasks from booting to shutdown is very snappy too.

An NVIDIA OR AMD capable laptop in 2020 will cost upwards of 140k in this inflated Market

Don't mind him he wanted to buy 1 naira wrist watch that has alarm

SavageResponse:
Na so una go dey talk.

By the way why does he need to message you specially on WhatsApp, disclose the secret here in public if truly it's the business you're doing!

Don't mind him most of them don't know shit than to copy and paste

Neddstark:
So US government killed 4 unarmed civillians who were exercising their democratic rights in the capitol hill.
CNN is not reporting the murders as a massacre abi. Most hypocritical news media ever.
Let me see anyone blame Buhari for clearing Lekki Toll Gate. Or bringing on the military against the endsars hoodlums burning police stations, looting, vandalizing and starting up a tribal war. Every country has a right to use force to forestall anarchy.
As for that failed artiste DJ Switch, we are waiting for her report on the 40 innocent unarmed protesters killed by the US National Guard.

You're typing this and you still happy..

Agugbadin:
This is much cheaper when compared to this private schools in Portharcourt that are charging 700k to over one million Naira per term.

Haahaa!!! Better for them to build the next Tesla Car ooooo

Hunger, hopelessness and unemployment have been biting harder since time of immemorial no body talk shit!!

Ibenny:
The top secret to blogging;
Find an unsaturated niche, I mean a tiny niche less people blog about, but has lot of online queries.
Know SEO (it's not difficult).
Draw traffic ORGANIC traffic by constant content update.
Most importantly have a minimum of six month patient. (get other means to survival till then)
And again, if you want to blog about Nigeria gossip (forget it, its time wasting)

Again, I say the key to blogging is finding an unsaturated niche.

Did you know some unsaturated niche?