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Aimed mainly at non computer programmers! Is it possible for the layman to learn computer languages and are their any advantages to be gained from doing this? What are the most useful to learn?

2006-07-10 16:51:01 · 14 answers · asked by richy 2 in Computers & Internet Programming & Design

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Yes it's very possible. There are so many different articles to teach you how on the internet. The advantages of learning computer languages is that, if you need a program that doesn't exist, you can create it. Or if there's a program where you dont like something about it, and the creator gives the source code with it, then yu can modifie it. Those are only 2 of many advantages. The most useful to learn are probably C++.
Hope this answers your question.

2006-07-10 16:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dre 2 · 10 1

Learning computer languages is becoming more of a hobby for enthoused minds. People have fun learning basic programming languages such as C++ and VB.

Every 12yr old boy now knows HTML, DHTML, ASP, etc. and conciders himself a website designer.

Is there any advantages? Just the same advantage as learning anything else new. You get a few more skills to tweak and play with. It's just like learning to drive a stick when you only drive automatics.

As far as the most useful to learn... that's pretty broad. You can go many ways with computer languages from web based to back-end base. It all depends on what you want to accomplish really.

2006-07-10 17:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 0 0

There is a lot to be gained by learning a computer programming language. You could write your own programs that either can do things that no other program can do, or simply for the point of being free to you.

If you become an expert programmer, there is also excellent money to be made.

As far as which language is the most useful, it honestly depends on what you're trying to accomplish. One of the main reasons there are so many different programming languages is that each one is more suited for a specific task than another.

2006-07-10 16:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Eric 3 · 0 0

Every computer programmer was a 'layman', as you put it, at some point. Of course it's possible for anyone to learn how to program.

C++ could be argued as a single most useful language to learn because it's used so much, but it really depends on what your application is. Once you get the concepts of programming down and learn your first language (especially one like C++), others can be picked up quite easily.

Some more popular languages include Java, Visual Basic, .NET, ASP, PHP, Perl, Ruby, Python... the list goes on and on.

2006-07-10 16:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jody 3 · 0 0

Well, people learn at different rates. That goes for retaining information. My calculus 1 professor told us that there was a study done...people that have taken calculus tend to remember the rules of algebra better than those who don't. Why? Have you ever taken calculus? Most calculus problems are 90% algebraic (hell most of the stuff deals with functions) and only 10% calculus. In calculus 3, when I was using the Lagrange multiplier to find the min/max of a function given it's constraint...I did about 20-30 steps of algebra and one step of calculus. YOU REMEMBER IT BECAUSE YOU USE IT SO MUCH. I memorized many programming languages this way. So the keyword here is repetition and keeping an open mind. You never stop learning.

2016-03-27 00:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It's certianlly posible for anyone with average or above intelligence to grasp the basics of computer languages. The main advantange to doing so is that you can do more with a computer. If you develop spreadsheets for example, you can make them do a lot more using the macro language that's built into most of the spreadsheet applications.

If you're really interested in pursuing some language basics, I'd try Visual Basic first. If you find that interesting, try moving on to Java.

2006-07-10 17:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Will 6 · 0 0

As you'ved said aimed mainly at non computer programmers, I think the MOST useful will be MSACCESS. I think this is the BEST entry-level.

The advantages?
(1) If you have say LIST of customers of about 10,000, you may sort them, QUERY them to your needs.
(2) You may use it when you apply for a small company which uses databases.
(3) Can make simple report. It has its own reporting tools/wizards.
(4) MSACCESS can be used even without making programs. So there you are, it is also for non-programmers/layman.
(5) Later, you can make simple programs on it, which is good for small to medium businesses.
(6) Again, later, you may shift to Visual Basic if you want to make programming seriously, as I am...

2006-07-10 17:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0 0

Computer language is much simpler than human language. Thus any human who is be able to learn a human language can learn computer language on my opinion. However, it will take some time, effort, and dedication. If you don't feel the need of it, don't bother. Advantage? You will be able to think logically. Your perspective of technology will definitely change. You will be able to write programs and be more productive. Most start from C...
C++, Java is a must. If you start any of them and see it too much of challege. Try to build your website first, when you feel the need & attraction, you will learn much faster.

2006-07-10 17:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by Mozz 2 · 0 0

Computer Languages are fun to learn...Just think of how do i can type in this computer? how do i can request and send something in one computer to another? how do i can see some blinking, attracting images, animating images, and etc.? how do i can log or run games in this computer? WILL THAT IS FAR FROM BEYOND... If you learn basic only, then you 1% knowledge on Computer Programming's World...

C++, Java, VB, C, and alike are the computer languages.
HTML, XML and alike are Computer mark-up Languages which run only into an internet browsers.
JavaScript, VBScript and alike are Scripting Languages which run only into internet browsers and web servers.

Learning them has so much fun, image, you produce a software that named on yours or you build websites...That is really fun...Not only that, you may gain some great opportunities from different great companies...

finally, you need to learn them, because we are in the COMPUTER ERA!!!

2006-07-10 20:47:51 · answer #9 · answered by aRnObIe 4 · 0 0

Learning to write code is an artform that you can't understand unless you are a programmer. As a web programmer I enjoy making dynamic pages where I can manipulate data, data streams remotely or securely passing data such as credit cards and still be able to log who you are, and if you have a valid card even before I pass the data. To me this is cool. Again, this would be boring to someone who has other interest. I think auto repair, football and hunting stinks... see, different folks -different pay...

2006-07-10 17:00:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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