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How do I program? (I'm a beginner)

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I've used Python and Small Office Basic, only nothing sticks! I've never done it before but I've been interested in it for a while. Any programs I should use or any online classes that are best are appreciated!

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  • Bryant,

     

    I would have to agree with John on choosing C as being the first language you should learn. The consensus in my post "What are you programming in" confirms C being the most popular and used by professionals. I would start with this book, "Teach yourself C in 21 days."

     

    But let me urge you to follow this up, or concurrently learn, assembly for the 80x86 processor. This brings you down to the the deeper workings of the CPU and computer architecture. I, for one, think assembly is the easiest to learn and work with. You know exactly what is happening, where your variables are stored, what is in them, and the syntax is a bit simpler per line. I suggest starting with this book,  "Introduction to 80x86 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture." I found assembly to be addictive after a while, I bet you will too.

     

    However, do you want to program for a PC platform or some microcontroller?

     

    Cabe

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  • Bryant,

     

    I would have to agree with John on choosing C as being the first language you should learn. The consensus in my post "What are you programming in" confirms C being the most popular and used by professionals. I would start with this book, "Teach yourself C in 21 days."

     

    But let me urge you to follow this up, or concurrently learn, assembly for the 80x86 processor. This brings you down to the the deeper workings of the CPU and computer architecture. I, for one, think assembly is the easiest to learn and work with. You know exactly what is happening, where your variables are stored, what is in them, and the syntax is a bit simpler per line. I suggest starting with this book,  "Introduction to 80x86 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture." I found assembly to be addictive after a while, I bet you will too.

     

    However, do you want to program for a PC platform or some microcontroller?

     

    Cabe

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