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nate.wits
nate.wits over 5 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
    Fred27 over 5 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
    robogary over 5 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
    genebren over 5 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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    colporteur over 5 years ago

    What is your back ground?

     

    Your membership date indicates you have been with the community just short of a year. I will assume from that you have experienced the E14 community. Your message indicates you are new to programming. What does that mean in terms of experience?

     

    Providing your back ground (i.e. engineering student or high school student looking for technology career) can help members guide you. What access do you have to resources? Some programming can be done from the PC but if you are thinking maker, then you are might be interested in single board computers (SBC)related stuff.

     

    I'm currently working through an online programming course I hope to use on SBC's. Add a little CV to your questions and we can narrow down your search.

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    colporteur over 5 years ago

    What is your back ground?

     

    Your membership date indicates you have been with the community just short of a year. I will assume from that you have experienced the E14 community. Your message indicates you are new to programming. What does that mean in terms of experience?

     

    Providing your back ground (i.e. engineering student or high school student looking for technology career) can help members guide you. What access do you have to resources? Some programming can be done from the PC but if you are thinking maker, then you are might be interested in single board computers (SBC)related stuff.

     

    I'm currently working through an online programming course I hope to use on SBC's. Add a little CV to your questions and we can narrow down your search.

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