[CyanidePoison]

I like programming.

You like programming.

Discuss.


RESOURCES:
Python
Dive Into Python- free online book that is basically the best resource for learning Python.

That's all I've got, considering Python is the only language I regularly use.


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Here we discuss everything from A+ to Z.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_language

A programming language is a machine-readable artificial language designed to express computations that can be performed by a machine, particularly a computer. Programming languages can be used to create programs that specify the behavior of a machine, to express algorithms precisely, or as a mode of human communication.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ming_languages


C++
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/cc305129.aspx
http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/
http://tinyurl.com/mwj8p3

Python:
http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide
http://wiki.python.org/moin/FrontPage

Visual Basic:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_Basic

Java:
http://www.java.com/en/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_(programming_language)
http://www.javacoffeebreak.com/
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/

[Promagistrate]

doody

[Blazestorm2]

internets.

[*knock-out05*]

social life.

[paintballking72]

Originally Posted by *knock-out05*

social life.

urdoingitwrong

[*knock-out05*]

Never.

[Diametunim]

I write programs that talk to me.

[paintballking72]

I talk to programs that write to me.

Actually its more like a yell.

[*knock-out05*]

I slam my fist on the desk when the ***** talks back.

[Jagov Fapsky (Banned)]

kind of a vague question but what level of math does programming require?

[paintballking72]

In my experience, it depends on the program you want and how complex that math is.

[Duhck]

Originally Posted by Jagov Fapsky

kind of a vague question but what level of math does programming require?

At the very least, algebra. But calc and physics are very useful as well depending the application

[pb_kidd]

Wow new programming thread. Only took a few years

Originally Posted by Jagov Fapsky

kind of a vague question but what level of math does programming require?

Programming itself requires little to no math. Computer Science, however, requires a fair amount of math to do anything really useful.

[Diametunim]

Originally Posted by Jagov Fapsky

kind of a vague question but what level of math does programming require?

Depends on what you want to write, basic stuff requires no more than basic algebra. More complex stuff like game engines (It's just an example) require heavy amounts of physics knowledge and calculus to write.

It really depends on what you're writing.

[Jagov Fapsky (Banned)]

games mostly or anything that makes money

[Duhck]

Originally Posted by Jagov Fapsky

games mostly or anything that makes money

To be blunt, if you have to ask, you're not going to have an easy time making "anything that makes money"

Software development can be lucrative, but there is a serious amount of talent and thereby competition. You can't just cook something up without the proper knowledge, and practice.

Programming is first, and foremost problem solving. This requires a certain level of mathematical comprehension, not because it's heavy in math, but rather that the concepts used to solve these problems are akin to those that you use to solve math problems.

[Jagov Fapsky (Banned)]

yea im thinking long term with my education
not expecting to make anything great anytime soon

[Duhck]

Originally Posted by Jagov Fapsky

yea im thinking long term with my education
not expecting to make anything great anytime soon

I would suggest looking at computer science curriculums. They will include several calculus and physics courses within the first two years, most of the programming will be in java as it teaches excellent programming practices. Also database design is typical since it'll teach you how to work with and manipulate sets of data.

Edit: I think MIT has free online courses for this type of stuff

[A4C]

Originally Posted by Duhck

To be blunt, if you have to ask, you're not going to have an easy time making "anything that makes money"

Software development can be lucrative, but there is a serious amount of talent and thereby competition. You can't just cook something up without the proper knowledge, and practice.

Programming is first, and foremost problem solving. This requires a certain level of mathematical comprehension, not because it's heavy in math, but rather that the concepts used to solve these problems are akin to those that you use to solve math problems.

Originally Posted by Jagov Fapsky

yea im thinking long term with my education
not expecting to make anything great anytime soon

Originally Posted by Duhck

I would suggest looking at computer science curriculums. They will include several calculus and physics courses within the first two years, most of the programming will be in java as it teaches excellent programming practices. Also database design is typical since it'll teach you how to work with and manipulate sets of data.

Edit: I think MIT has free online courses for this type of stuff

I think what many programmers esp. those that haven't had formal education overlook the the architecture that is involved in programming/software development. Gone are the days of being a dedicated programmer or architect, you must be one in the same now days and plenty of companies are phasing out separate positions. As far as I know and have seen there is only one MIT free course online serving as a pilot course, and it was more on the electronics side of things, but I haven't looked at them in a while.

[IonBaller07]

How hard is it to set up a really basic server and database for a web page assuming I have proficient programming skills but no networking/web systems skills?

[A4C]

Originally Posted by IonBaller07

How hard is it to set up a really basic server and database for a web page assuming I have proficient programming skills but no networking/web systems skills?

Depends if you want access from the outside world or just locally to test. Waht are you looking to do?