What are some good books to learn computer programming?

Question

I'm only sixteen, but I'm very interested in computer programming and application developing for Mac computers. I'm wondering if there are any good books out there that will help me learn how to go about the basic process and learn the coding if not even further. Thanks in advance.

Also! Any good books on repairing computers? that would also be a great help.

Answer 1

dietel and dietel is the best book which i read

Answer 2

Interestingly enough, I'm only a year older then you, and interested in the same stuff =P.



Well, development anyway, not neccissarially for Apple computers though. However, I did have one in the past, and I discovered a few things.



First, Java is very good with cross-platform development, meaning you can code an app in Java, and it'd work on both a Mac and a Windows machine.



If you don't like that, then you could use C++, and code specifically for Mac machines.



Either way, I'd recommend using Eclipse. It's an amazing IDE, naturally with Java, and works with C++ if you use plug-ins.





On to tutorials. Now, I'd recommend using the internet! First, it has answers to just about anything you could think of. First, have a long-term goal. Learn the basicas... variables, input, output, ect... syntax for whatever language you want. Then get more advanced, until you can do something epic awsome =D

Answer 3

I don't know any good books I'm afraid but a little tip would be to learn via online videos, lectures and tutorials. I've always found it so much easier learning how to do something by watching someone else do it and this is so true for programming. Because computer languages can be so complex and difficult to learn I would personally find it so much harder trying to learn i from a book.



Do a google video search on the language you want to learn and you will find tons of free content

Answer 4

Hi...I don't know of any good books but I found some good websites that help a lot. Right now I am trying to learn C, and C++. But yeah it a lot depends on which language you want to learn. Programing is very difficult and if you have a friend that knows how to do it. Just get him/her to help you. Also google tutorials they help a lot. I will put my favorite website that has taught me a lot about C, C++ down below. A good program to write your staff is jEdit is very complicated but if you are determined you will figure it out. Alright I hope this helps!!

Answer 5

Take some good books for Learning C ..

Answer 6

Below is a link to the best book I have used in my career with respect to computer prgramming.



http://astore.amazon.com/bookmallonlin-20/detail/0446381470