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(Message started by: aicoped on Sep 11^th, 2011, 5:32pm)

Title: Getting Started With Computer Programming
Post by aicoped on Sep 11^th, 2011, 5:32pm

I am looking to start learning some form of computer programming. I have seen a friend code c++ and I enjoyed the concept. Since this will be my first language, is that a good place to start?

Also, I want to do this legally. is there a free way to learn how to code with compilers and whatnot or must I buy some form of software(I am glad to buy it if needed but free is better)

Thanks in advance for the help.

Title: Re: HI all
Post by towr on Sep 11^th, 2011, 10:08pm

You don't need to buy software to program in C++, there are free compilers you can use. For example there's gcc (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Compiler_Collection), which you can use under linux, or via cygwin under windows.

Title: Re: Getting Started With Computer Programming
Post by william wu on Sep 13^th, 2011, 11:57am

Another free option, but which has an IDE

http://www.codeblocks.org/

http://www.cprogramming.com/begin.html

http://www.cprogramming.com/code_blocks/

Title: Re: Getting Started With Computer Programming
Post by aicoped on Sep 14^th, 2011, 12:49pm

Thank you both for these options I am eager to get started. And by the way William Wu, i love this site.

Title: Re: Getting Started With Computer Programming
Post by khuram4u on Oct 25^th, 2011, 12:32pm

Hi!

after you have downloaded the GCC, you need to tight the grip on programming logic and as clear you understand the different concepts, your programming will improve.

there are a lots of topics like polymorphism, inheritance, classes, interfaces etc. programming is by practice.

Thinking in C++ is nice book for beginners and very easy to understand. http://www.planetpdf.com/developer/article.asp?ContentID=6634.

If you need any help pm me. Cheers

Title: Re: Getting Started With Computer Programming
Post by MrLambert on Oct 31^st, 2011, 9:53am

You can also try visual c++ for this task
It has a friendly user interface and ablity to debug.