Computer programming questions?

Question

ok this will be long and i need serious help so please bare with me.

Im 14 years old and at the beginning of summer i got really exited and jumped right into java programming. For those of you who are familiar with thenewboston's YouTube tutorials on Java Programminghe has great work but me, being impatient, rushed through it and copied what he wrote word for word (iincludingthe name of the class's) and just saw what it did and never really figured out how it works. Well doing that i finished all 87 and realized that all i can do by memory is the first 5. I messed up but since i aall readydid hello world things i don't really want to start there and since i sat there and watched all 87 i don't want to watch them again or read about it but i really want to learn java OR c++ because that's what i want to do when I get a job. Please help me by sugggesting where i go now (websites or free ebooks since im only 14) and also help me decide to start on c++ or java.

Answer 1

You don't learn programming by watching videos, you learn it by doing exercises over and over again.

Repetition repetition repetition.

It goes for everything else in life.

Answer 2

You really need a book for beginners. It's much easier to learn this way as they take you step by step. And you can practice as you go along.



Also, pace your reading... start at the beginning and make sure you understand a section before moving on to the next one. If you have to re-read a section that is better than going on to a new topic before you have understood the current one. And you will often find a deeper understanding or nuance that you missed the first time you read it.



Ideally you will want to study from a real paper book.. since you can find yourself the best relaxing environment for reading. Then once you have read a section go to the computer and try it. And use your imagination. Ask yourself what you can now do with this new knowledge? What possibilities can you see beginning to open up? This is one of the things what makes programming so exciting and fascinating.



The kind of book you want is one that introduces the concepts of programming gently and step by step. It should be aimed at people who have no previous knowledge of programming. I found this list of books and I think that "Java Gently, by Judy Bishop" looks like it is the kind of book that will be most helpful for a beginner.

Answer 3

I agree with all the other posters...there are many resources for learning Java, C++ and etc. but you need to put in a lot of effort and time in learning to design, run, and debugging your programs.



The more practice and experience you get in programming then the faster you will be able to learn, understand and remember programming concepts, skills, and etc.



If you like to learn Java then here are some resources that you can try out





You can use Google.com to find many free tutorials, ebooks, forums and other information





There are many online forums for Java programming and etc...whenever you need advice or information for these programming languages then you should go to one of these forums because they are experts in these programming languages and they can really be helpful



Java forum

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Java+++++forum&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=







HowStuffWorks has many tutorials for learning Java, C Programming and etc.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/program.htm







HomeandLearn has many free tutorials for Java, Visual Basic, Web Design and etc...they also show you how to get free software for creating these programs

http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/java/java.html





Video-animation.com has a good Java tutorial

http://www.video-animation.com/java_001.shtml





Also here are some resources for learning C++





xoax.net is a really good website to learn about C++ because it shows you how to download the FREE Microsoft's version of their Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Visual C++ 2008 Express and use it to create C++ programs



They also include many video tutorials for learning C++:



http://xoax.net/info/sitemap.php





3DBuzz has many good videos for C++ and other programming languages

http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/sv_videonav.php?fid=604ff0722617bab6dd7f47a9febabbac







These websites have many free tutorials for learning about Java, Microsoft Excel and Access, C++, Website Creation, and etc.



http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/



www.functionx.com



www.programmingtutorials.com



h ttp://java.sun.com





You can go to your local library or store or an online store like Amazon.com to find many good books, DVDs, and etc. for learning many things



Java in Easy Steps is a good introductory book for learning Java

http://www.amazon.com/Java-Easy-Steps-Mike-McGrath/dp/184078346X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267144004&sr=1-1#noop





I hope this will give you a good head start in learning Java and C++!