What is the easiest programming language to learn. the basics. Can anyone give a link to a site that will tell me these? I only have basic windows XP stuff like notepad, MS-DOS command prompt, windows explorer.
2006-09-25 07:10:11 · 9 answers · asked by marc 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I don't have Excel
2006-09-25 07:28:10 · update #1
Start with Visual Basic from inside Excel. Get an introductory book about it from your computer store, because the online help is useless for a beginner. Avoid the "Variant" data type until you understand all the others. Move on to another language like C sometime later.
2006-09-25 07:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
With the exception of Assembly language, any language is easy to learn - provided that you have the PROPER documentation.
Almost all programmers can't write even HALF decent documentation. They don't explain things properly, they're too freaking lazy to even add comments to their code, etc.
That's why you should learn from a book. Not all books are equal, but it sure beats learning from some poorly organized programmer with poor communication skills.
As for programming packages, you'll want to get the best FREE programming package available. Microsoft has free programming packages for C#, Visual Basic, and C++ that you can download from their web site.
I'd recommend a book that's tailored for one of those compilers. There's all kinds of books entitled, "Learn
Which language to learn? Well, it depends on what kinds of programs that you want to make. If you want to program DirectX games and applications, or program applications which run fast, then you'll want to learn C++.
For just basic stuff, you can learn anything else - they all produce the same bloated, slow code.
2006-09-25 07:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get the strongest basis in programming languages, go with C. What you learn there, you will be able to use in almost any other language. You can download Dev C++ from http://www.download.com/ for free to create and compile C programs.
I personally am partial to PHP, but you would need to download binaries for both the Apache server and PHP (I believe there is a package where you can download both), but if you are only using Windows, you may be limited in what you want to do.
I have also looked at Python, but have not used it too much. It seems to be pretty simple, but the rules are lax and it may get a bit confusing.
C, C++ and Java all have strict rules, and are probably the best to go with when first learning. The ones with looser syntax rules can become confusing, especially when looking at someone else's code.
2006-09-25 07:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BASIC is an acronym for Beginners All Purpose Symboic Code....or something like that (LOL)...the key word being Beginner.
White the BASIC lanquage has changed over the years, it is still a great starting point to learn programming.
Pascal (or Delphi) is another great language to learn programming.
C, C++, Java, etc....not good for teaching languages. These are a bit more advanced.
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2006-09-25 08:33:30 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay away from Visual Basic. Java is free and it's very decent. Tutorial is fee and very clear. You can make cool programs with it and you can make money off of it
2006-09-25 10:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by vnRock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a good beginners basic programme, download 'justbasic'. It is free and has a tutorial.
2006-09-25 09:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by edmarda2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BASIC is the most easy for programming!
Really really easy!
2006-09-25 07:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Learn C by e-mail. Send me your e-mail if you want the lessons.
2006-09-25 07:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HTML and JAVA are easy
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2006-09-25 07:34:31 · answer #9 · answered by god0fgod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋