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nate.wits over 4 years ago

Hello All!

I'm new to programming and was wondering where i should start?

What's a good hands on project that will help me get up and running? Doesn't just have to be micro:bit.

Thank you in advance!

Nate

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Fred27 over 4 years ago +7

That's a big question. There are many types of programming. What do you want to achieve? If you want to do embedded programming then you're best to start with C. However, if you want to do web pages, games…
robogary over 4 years ago +6

Hi Nate - A good starting place is to get a kit with a small projects manual, or a "project style" board that has sensors and outputs built in. It will save you the time to figure out the bits and pieces…
genebren over 4 years ago in reply to nate.wits +6

Nate, My favorite is C. This language, while a bit older (early 70s), it led to the development of several of the more recent favorites (java, python and c++). Platform will also have some bearing on your…

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Fred27 over 4 years ago

That's a big question. There are many types of programming. What do you want to achieve? If you want to do embedded programming then you're best to start with C. However, if you want to do web pages, games, etc. then that might not be the right choice.
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That's a big question. There are many types of programming. What do you want to achieve? If you want to do embedded programming then you're best to start with C. However, if you want to do web pages, games, etc. then that might not be the right choice.
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