I'm thinking about going back to school to learn computer programming. Is computer language really difficult to learn?
2007-02-16 06:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by laboca 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Like Calculus... easy, if (1) you have a good teacher, and (2) you love math.
If you enjoy things alike algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, then you're off to a good start.
Focus learning software design theory, not just the specifics of one language. Things like unit testing, extreme programming, version control systems, and self-documenting code.
A good idea would be to start with a strong-typed language that forces you to do things the proper way from the very beginning (like Java). Loosely-typed languages (like PHP) can SEEM to be faster to pick up at the start (especially if you're already familiar with HTML) but it's also easier to overlook mistakes.
2007-02-16 06:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The languages themselves are not hard to learn and some such as Basic are much like English and will come easy. The hard part is good design and implementation of what needs to be done. Its a little like being a surgeon, its not hard to learn how to hold and use a surgical tool however it takes years to master performing various surgeries. If you have an interest in computers and curiosity, you will do fine.
2007-02-16 14:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Some1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different levels of programming languages. BASIC is quite easy to learn. BASIC stands for BEGINNER'S All-purpose Symbolic Instructions Code. There are other, more advanced languages, such as the C family including C, C++, Visual C++, and C#. Java is a web development language you might consider. It all depends on what you want to do with it.
2007-02-16 07:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not hard at all. Just think of the computer as a stoopid critter you have to tell every little thing! (Don't forget to feel superior! Never let it get you down!) Once you have that, start with an easy language, like Basic. It'll be a breeze. Pretty much like English. You'll be doing long programs before you know it.
2007-02-16 06:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well i started learning it in High School about 8 years ago. At first it seems hard, but once you understand what's going on it's easy.
2007-02-16 06:18:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the individual. The deciding factors for how hard it will be for you are (in this order): How much you want to learn it, your math skills, your patience / amount of free time available. If you want to, you will learn, it's tricky / different but not impossible.
2007-02-16 07:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋