Vulkax

im only 14 years old lol but i really want to learn programming, im not some stupid kid wanting to be a programmer just because i like video games, i am very serious about it. well i was just wundering if any1 new anythign simple or easy to help learn stuff and start out, (I dont want to go rush and make a game, i wanna learn!!), thx

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MisterPoppet

What language do you want to learn?

-Bryan-

power_gamer_6

I recommend Turing. It's nothing fancy, but it will get you accustomed to scripting. And if there's any easier way than putting text on the screen than by just putting 'put "screw Hello World!"', I'd like to know.

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Vulkax

im not really sure wutever is fairly simple and not too complicated for my small mind :P thx for responding!

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TwitcH

It seems we have a few Java coders here, and it looks to be a powerful but not too hard language to learn. So maybe java would be a good place to start, that way you get to use the lovely sticky at the top of this forum and you get some support from some of the users here

Lionhart

Same as Vulkax I would love to start learning some languages, see first things first. I've been wanting to learn Java, I know basic HTML already so yeah anything that will prepare me for my career. Thanks in advance if you decide to give me links or anything to a place where I could learn the languages.

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MisterPoppet

ok, I had this really long useful post on the decision, but my browser froze and I don't feel like explaining it again. So to put it simply...

Ruby is a good start because it's a pure object oriented scripting language that's easy and helps teach good programming habits.

Java is also good choice. It's object oriented, easy to learn (but not as easy as Ruby), and is a good alternative to C++, even for games. It's also very easy to use in graphically orieted programs (or so I'm told).

A good tutorial for Ruby is Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby. It's very entertaineg while teaching you something. There is also the first edition of the Pragmatic Programmer's Guide to Ruby.

For Java, I recommend Sun's The Java Tutorial.

Good Luck!

-Bryan-

Vulkax

ty i will try ruby and mayve java too and decide which seems better to START with

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Gravedigger

Well I have no experience with Ruby, but I have some experience with Java and I would suggest Visual Basic for a beginner because it will not frighten them of programming because of the GUI that it has. It is fun making the interface and it is even more fun when you do not need to type some stuff over and over again, because VB provides it. Furthermore VB is very easy to learn and it takes little knowledge of porgramming to pick it up and use it, it certianly happened for me (I lied I knew programming before I started V, but trust me it is easy to learn, I suggest VB.

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Cj Shadows

Dont worry im 13 and i wanna be a programmer/modler(ithink u can be both dpending on what the leader decides what is best for each project)
First off i just started a while ago and i am a C++ coder. It is harder so i suggest starting with Java thats how they made Runescape.(C++ was used to make Warcraft).
Like i said i am 13 but when i was lil i wanted to be a game designer caused i loved VG's. But im not sure if this is a set back but i was never good at math so im really triying hard to get better im about a B student im not sure if this is a srawback. But now i to am serious and love computers so if u ever need my help ask! I am supporting you!