I am looking into getting into programming for a hobby. What languages should I learn (See Inside)?

Question

I am 14 years old and I want to learn how to programming. I get the basic rules of programming and I am able to use computers efficiently. I want a program that: (1) Is easy to learn (2) Is easy to use (3) allows me to make an executable that runs on its own. (4) Is just fun and has the ability to do almost anything

c++ is hard. I get the basic grasp of it but I don't understand How to use it to make things so if you can elaborate on that also that would be fine instead of just telling me a new language. I would also like to know if It is possible to use Javascript to right stand alone programs.

Answer 1

Visual Basic is probably the best for what you want. It's fairly easy to learn, it's fun, it lets you make an executable, and it's fun.



And no, Javascript can't be used to write standalone programs. Java, however, can. If you want to program in Java, I recommend getting Eclipse (search for it on Google).

Answer 2

Its excellent to hear someone at 14 years is interested i programming. Good on you. Very impressed!!



I work as a full time programmer. I had made my mind that i wanted to be a programmer around when I was 14. The first thing is to identify what interests you more - web based programming or application programming.



Web based programming involves designing website / coding websites - example shopping cart systems, online auctions etc.



Application programming is for software that needs to be installed on the computer. Example notepad is an application program.



Web based programming was the item that interested me when I was 14 and I used to write javascripts that did fancy things. So if you are starting web based programming, ASP and javascripts would be a good item to start with. There are lot more technologies which are currently used but if you start with the above, you can easily pick up the other technologies.



On the other hand if you want application programming, Visual Basic is a good starting point. I wouldnt say stick to it for long but it is very simple to learn in VB and you will be able to move on. And yes I wouldnt recommend C++ as a beginner level. It is very powerful but not something you want to start learning programming in.



I usually have to switch between java, .net and other languages daily. But once you get the fundamental concepts of programming, you will notice that all the languages are very similar (only different syntax).



All the best for your programming. And once again well done on you enthusiasm.

Answer 3

C++ 'can' be hard dependant on how you look at it. While it remains true that with time to dedicate learning programming languages such as C, anything can be achieved. Why dont you download samples, tutorials, examples and source code to help you? I have always remained strong in saying that, the best way to learn ANY programming language is having an underlying basic knowledge of functions, but the biggest direction is Trial and Error. Try something, if it doesnt work, try something else, or figure out why it didn't work, this way you then become self educated on these languages and you can't go wrong with future programming/debugging. There's a popular message forum which I attend for programming here (CodersArchive.org) which provides a wealth of information from fellow programmers.



Good Luck.

Answer 4

Well i got interested in programming when i was at the age of 11. Now i am 15



Here is the sequence of the languages i learned:



HTML

javascript

PHP

C

C++ (basics with TURBOC3 compiler)

Visual C++



I like to tell you some truth. If you want some language that has ability to do anything and really anything, then its only assembly language in which you have to directly send instructions to your computer's microprocessor. You can also design your own operating system if you are excellent in assembly. But thats really hard, you need be good in electronics/hardware to understand its working.



So next comes C++ where you have ability to do anything WHEN WORKING IN WINDOWS. VB is waste according to me (Just learning VB will not help you understand the internal working of program). I dont think VB has provisions to handle your hardware ports. In C++ you can do that and even more. If you want to handle ports in VB, you need to depend on a DLL created with Visual C++.



So start with Javascript and end in ........(anything, keep expanding your knowledge)

Answer 5

Visual C++ of course.

If you like to play games, then you know that almost all good games in Windows need DirectX. Only Visual C++ is the best tools for DirectX. btw, don't touch directX if you are beginner.



look at this site, it's very interesting :

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/fun/



It's not fun when you build some software with 'easy to learn' language and the results are very ugly.

Answer 6

English?

Answer 7

Visual Basic



Programming is always difficult. First you must read about all languages to have an idea what you want to make.



If you want to study programming you have to be an "architect". you must be capable to create to renew, to make, to build, to think. Never be nervous. Try never to have a not-finished projects, even in life. Believe me it's psychologically very important. It must be your character.

Answer 8

visual bacic

javascript can not make software programs.

you should major in computers when you go to college.

:)

Answer 9

by any chance is your last name george? If it is its me daniel from computer science. and a good prgramming languge would be "BASIC"