Where do i start to learn computer programming?

Hey bud, I answered a similar question recently. I'm too tired to change and the guy was mainly asking about game programming but you might find some useful info in it: You're in luck because there are a lot of good resources/tutorials on the internet. First of all, if you want to make programs and are just starting I'd recommend Java because it's fairly simple, free to download and good for games. I can't recommend any specific tutorials but google will definitely be able to help you. You may find online a term called Integrated Development Environment (IDE). When you start you can use something simple like notepad to code in. However, IDE's are what programmers who aren't beginners use. They are just a program that you code in, but have useful features like showing you errors in your code and making suggestions to fix them. So, once you had big of practice, download one. An IDE called NetBeans in also completely free and extremely good. When you start, try and keep with it and do a lot of experimentation. It's one of those things that are a little tricky to get your head round first, but gets easier and easier with practice. And when you start the very basic tutorials, don't be disappointed with the output. It could just be text on screen. It will take a couple of weeks of work to get to the more interesting things, but you really need the groundwork those basic tut's offer. Good luck!

Well I would start by having a good understanding of computers, operating systems and networks. Free instruction from this website; http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers Then have a look at the open university courses to see what is available in that field;http://www.open-university.co.uk/?KWCAMPAIGN=RAPP_GDN_-_England&keywordid=ggluk_GDN&mkwid=cT62STWfq%7Cpcrid%7C20633506077%7Ckword%7Cdegree%20courses%7Cmmtid%7C&gclid=CJCurpHSlK8CFQkRfAodzG8AyQ At least their qualifications will be recognised and valuable when looking for a job. Qualifications the UK are explained in the link below; http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/index.htm Google also have tutorials; http://code.google.com/edu/ajax/index.html Just remember that you have to get a job or start your own company to make money from your ambitions when you finish your education, a job makes money on a regular basis usually if you are properly qualified, the other costs money initially to set up and may and may bankrupt you or make you make you some money if it is marketed properly. Regards Bert.

I'd agree with then other poster, Java on Netbeans or Eclispe is a good start and free. If you want to develop iPhone/iPad apps then you need a Mac computer as a build machine. Also, I think there is a £50 charge to download the xCode development environment from Apple.

I'd agree with then other poster, Java on Netbeans or Eclispe is a good start and free. If you want to develop iPhone/iPad apps then you need a Mac computer as a build machine. Also, I think there is a £50 charge to download the xCode development environment from Apple.

Well I would start by having a good understanding of computers, operating systems and networks. Free instruction from this website; http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers Then have a look at the open university courses to see what is available in that field;http://www.open-university.co.uk/?KWCAMPAIGN=RAPP_GDN_-_England&keywordid=ggluk_GDN&mkwid=cT62STWfq%7Cpcrid%7C20633506077%7Ckword%7Cdegree%20courses%7Cmmtid%7C&gclid=CJCurpHSlK8CFQkRfAodzG8AyQ At least their qualifications will be recognised and valuable when looking for a job. Qualifications the UK are explained in the link below; http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/index.htm Google also have tutorials; http://code.google.com/edu/ajax/index.html Just remember that you have to get a job or start your own company to make money from your ambitions when you finish your education, a job makes money on a regular basis usually if you are properly qualified, the other costs money initially to set up and may and may bankrupt you or make you make you some money if it is marketed properly. Regards Bert.