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Desmond Takwi
Desmond Takwi
141 Points
Posted by Desmond Takwi
Desmond Takwi
141 Points

Where to start?

Hi guys, I am completely new to the tech world and programming at large. I noticed there is a lot to learn. Either C, C++, Java or iOS or either your learning design.

I basically want to take my future in my hands ans start something. With all these to choose from, anyone can share his experience on how to get started with these. I will very much appreciate your inputs.

I am still a newbie but now know how to write "hello world" in C++ haha.

Thanks Desmond

5 Answers

Chase Lee
Chase Lee
29,275 Points
Chase Lee
Chase Lee
29,275 Points

No matter what you want to do. You should start out with html as it is one of the basics of learning how to program, so what you want to do after that is up to you. But I recommend doing one of the learning adventures based on what you want to do.

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Check the become a web developer learning adventure, it starts with HTML & CSS and then gets into programming.

Desmond Takwi
Desmond Takwi
141 Points
Desmond Takwi
Desmond Takwi
141 Points

Thanks a lot guys. Appreciate the inputs.

Spen Taylor
Spen Taylor
13,027 Points
Spen Taylor
Spen Taylor
13,027 Points

I'd say HTML and CSS are a bit different to actual programming and only worth learning if you intend to develop for the web (I'm guessing that's why your here though, if so, get stuck in with the link that James added!).

You seem interested in C++, which is a heavy weight programming language that, in my opinion, shouldn't be tackled until your a bit more experienced with a more friendly OOP (Object Oriented Programming) language such as JavaScript. It's also not a language you would use for the web - more for building actual software.

If you are more interested in that kind of programming than web development then you may want to start with the Introduction to Programming tutorials. Although they use Javascript, most object oriented programming languages share the same concepts and processes.

Vipulkumar Bhadania
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Vipulkumar Bhadania
Courses Plus Student 4,099 Points
Vipulkumar Bhadania
Vipulkumar Bhadania
Courses Plus Student 4,099 Points

Just start with HTML That's where i m..