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Heh. The better question is "How can I learn programming the best way?" HTML is good. iOS is also good. Learning programming quickly: For playing around, Pr

by tait 15y ago

Heh. The better question is "How can I learn programming the best way?" HTML is good. iOS is also good. Learning programming quickly: For playing around, Processing is fun. For "real" programming, I would suggest getting a copy of Learning Python and working through it. Learning programming well: Get a copy of Kernighan and Ritchie (The C Programming Language). Learn it. Then do the same with The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Abelman and Sussman). Once done with those, you will be WAY ahead of most teen programmers.

shainvs 15y ago
Thank you, I have had some "experience" in python programming but I dont just want to learn scripting; I also want to learn visual programs, but yeah I'll try out the books that you recomended. So far I have been learning through itunes-u and some free stanford classes.
- nuclearsandwich 15y ago
  If you want to do visual programming, check out the Processing languange (http://processing.org http://processing.org) as well as Hackety-Hack (http://hackety-hack.com http://hackety-hack.com), which is a Ruby Environment for kids of any age to learn how to program. Hackety-Hack.com also has a StackOverflow-like Question/Answer page for people new to programming to get assistance. Programming is fun and rewarding, but it's also one of the most challenging mental exercises you can submit yourself to. Be prepared to feel discouraged once and a while but don't let it sink in. Anyone with drive can learn to program!
  - shainvs 15y ago
    Thank you very much!! I used the hackety-hack one and it is very very usefull!! Thanks again