Would like to know of good sources on the internet where I can learn and get official certifications for industry of computer programming?
Areas of JAVA and web designing are good. as well C++.
Thanks all
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Hello guys, i want to learn computer programming but i don’t know where to start
Any advice?
Start with C++
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Book: Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ by Bjarne Stroustrup
- - An Introduction to Programming by the Inventor of C++
- http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Principles-Practice-Using-C/dp/0321543726
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Code::Blocks == Open Source C/C++ IDE
- http://www.codeblocks.org/downloads/binaries
- - codeblocks-10.05mingw-setup.exe
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Tutorials online:
- http://www.learncpp.com/
- http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
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Free Electronic Books:
Thinking in C++ 2nd Edition by Bruce Eckel
Volume 1
- http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/programming_books/thinking_in_c++/index.html
Volume 2
- http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/programming_books/c++_practical_programming/index.html
Im looking to take a course on computer programming but I don’t know where to start.I am on my computer 24/7 so know my way around but I would like to start making some software and applications.What class would I be better off starting for beginners.
Start with visual basic you can download the software from the Microsoft website. If you consider becoming a computer programmer as a career it’s an incredibly hard discipline but don’t be discouraged, after learning visual basic progress to c++ and if you can master that the sky is the limit.
I really want to self-teach myself computer programming over the summer. I am looking at Amazon books and all of the reviews say "I noticed my 10 year old son playing around with scripts and I bought this book for him." And I was like "…" Now my dreams are kind of crushed because maybe computer programming is just a natural talent?
Thank you!
No, thats not true. There’s never an age to start something!
I have a degree in Geography. I took an intro GIS class in college and enjoyed it. We used the ArcGis software package from ESRI in the class. I am now thinking of getting a Masters or a Certificate in GIS but I noticed that many colleges require computer programming classes. I am only a geographer and have no experience with programming so I am worried. Also virtually every job posting that I have seen requires programming experience. Any advice?
Hi Roger,
I’m doing Masters in GIS with a bachelors in computer science engineering. Actually when I was about to take GIS, I worried for not being a geographer 
. To work with GIS, you just need to know the basic use of computers.Arcgis is very user friendly most of the time. I do agree that job posting requires programming knowledge. You might need programming knowledge if you want to be in developing side, like gis software developer or gis database manager or publishing maps over internet. With your degree in geo,you would probably use GIS as a tool in geography.So do not worry!! You ll be fine. It again depends on the school you pick for Masters , which may ask you to take few programming courses.
Good Luck
Is computer programming Visual Basic in Excel considered computer programming Visual Basic? Or can a person be considered a Visual Basic Programmer with only programming Visual Basic in Microsoft Excel.
VBA (vb for excel) is considered really more scripting rather than full on programming, its very simple and while you can do some cool things (within excel) you’re not dealing with about 90% of the things full on software development deals with.
I am in the Navy and will be shipping off to boot camp soon. After that, it’s off to Navy Nuclear Power School. I would like to take some computer programming classes during my off time if possible. I’ve always loved PC gaming but could never actually understand the scripting in gaming mods let alone actually create my own mods. Also, on a more serious note, much of what I will use later in my career will be very computer heavy, so I would like to have a good understanding of computer languages.
When I was in the Navy, there were plenty of schools available and correspondence courses. Check them out first after you join up. You also might be able to qualify for a Pell Grant and take courses from a university like Ohio U.
Ron
Im taking my Computer Information System Degree in College right now, but I have to pick an area of concentration, I don’t know the difference, one choice says Microsoft Network Administration and one says Programming. My School counselors aren’t able to tell me the difference, does anyone know what the difference is and who gets paid more? and higher demand?
And also if you could guess which one do you think would have the better job outlook?
Computer programming normally involves writing code. This means learning computer languages for example C++, Java so you can write applications and software.
Network Administration is more about configuring a network. Chances are the course would go over microsoft software such as exchange(mail server), IIS Web server, and talk about how to Create and manage user accounts. The course may also go over go over things like network protocols (ie telnet, ftp, ssh ect), configuring routers, firewalls and switches. Microsoft is however not known for there network devices so it is hard for me to guess exactly what would be taught in the way of network devices.
I wish to attend a local community college to enroll in the computer programming program. The program will teach Java, C++, and SQL. Is this something that can lead to high paying job, or will you have to get a BS in Computer science to really move up? I don’t want to work hard for a dead end job!
If you’re good at a job, where you got your degree and what degree you got will soon become worthless. I would strongly recommend you look for a place that offers co-op so you can get some work experience. After a year in the real world at a job, no one will care about where you got your education - they’ll only care about your work experience. And that leads to how good at your job you are. If you’re reliable, intelligent and hard-working, yes, you can move into a high paying job as a software developer.
See I want to become a Software Engineer, but I don’t know about Computer programming or Computer languages. So can someone help me.
Thanks.
Yes, you can take those courses in the computer science department. I took a class on C in college, and once you know one programming language the rest are just a change of syntax.