can someone send me some info on how to make a computer program?

Question

I am very intrested in computer and how they work and want to get serious now. can any1 send me some info t0([e-mail]) to make a simple computer program (im a biginer)

Answer 1

This all depends on what it is you want to program (I.E. Games, applications, Web ect)
That is the real question, once you decide what it you want to do then the best programing language can selected for the job.

Answer 2

I'd say start with Java or C#, these are good beginner-languages. Once you get the basics you can pretty much jump to any other language with no problem.

On Windows, the Microsoft Express IDE's (Integrated Development Environment) will make development much easier. It will compile/run the app for you.

If you really want to dive into programming, get a linux machine going, and just play with it. There's a steep learning curve, but once you get to know it you'll see why the OS was made by/for programmers.

You might also look into scripting languages, like the dos shell, windows scripting, or perl. These languages are simpler than full-fledged programming languages and might be a good starting point.

Answer 3

Avoid Microsoft stuff.

As suggested previously, download and install linux, and try the perl/phython/bash scripting environments! These work well in combination with the gcc/java compilers and the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

Write a famous "hello world" program in each. Done that? Get the mysql database running and write a java program that uses JDBC to connect to the database and get some data. Done that? Try writing a Java Swing front end application with buttons and stuff. Done that? Write a servlet!

Answer 4

Try getting one of Microsoft's express programing environments, like C++ Express, VB.net Express or C# Express. While you are at it, http://msdn.microsoft.com has all of the programming information you will ever need.