If I wanted to learn some sort of programming. Searching haven't given me many hits yet. I can't see any places where I might getting at least a start of an idea of how all those programs are made.
What I am able to do is:
• I learnt basic 'basic programming language' by playing with the NWN area editor and Povray(3D rendering program).
• I learnt to make some simple 3D models with AC3D.
• I learnt some INI value editing by modding Freelancer the microsoft PC game, with help from an INI decompressor downloaded for another site.
• I have barely touched HEX editing, I pretty much only know the basic things of how to use my HEX editing tool.
I want to be a computer geek!
First things first,
-Learn the basics. Depending on how much you did in POVRay, you may have already covered these.
-Optionally, learn smaller languages like JavaScript, this will possibly help you out. Learning HTML probably won't help you, but it's easy enough to learn and shouldn't take up much time. It will also mean you have a basis from which to learn PHP if you feel you want to.
I can't say a great deal because a lot of it comes down to how you feel with certain languages. Once you have a good grasp on the basics, learn a language such as:
-Python(I've heard this recommended loads of times)
-VB.NET
-C#(May not be the best idea)
There are plenty others to choose from, but I guess these are some of the more popular ones.
Final Note:Don't feel overwhelmed! If there's code in a tutorial that just makes your head spin, break it down and take time to understand it. If you really can't don't worry - you will get there with time.
Hopefully this will help at least a little,
--Crehl
The thing I don't know is were to find toturials and where I may use the languages I learn.
But I guess I will google the stuff you said
Books are generally good for learning new languages. I remember learning VB6 from a book (Which was, in fact, for VB4...) about 4 years ago. Once you know a language, googling for individual aspects on how to do things can become more useful.
I wish you luck in your searches.
where do you live? (its norway,right?)
ok...well im in the UK and sort of doing the same thing.
i went to college to get a Cisco Certification(one year,with additional courses each being a year),and i got moved up to diploma.
i DIDNT get an ICT GCSE,my teacher was an ass and threw me off the course for correcting him incessently,i DIDNT get an english GCSE,i DIDNT get a maths GCSE,the school told me i was doing a different course,then,on the day of the exam,told me i was doing the higher paper.i hadnt revised for that course,i hadnt handed in any coursework,oh,and another thing-they didnt tell me about the exam i was SUPPOSED to be attending until i had MISSED it.cunts..
my current course is a two year diploma.
try going to a local college and signing up for something like a Cisco Cert,or an MCSE.if you do well,they may bump you up.
(im not too sure of how the education system works over there.)
Erkolos - if you have MS Excel then it's macro language "Visual Basic for Applications" or "VBA" is a GREAT place to start. It's missing some of things professional programmers are so passionate about, but it has some HUGE advantages for a newb. [1] The IDE or "Integrated Development Environment" is so nice you can practically learn the language just poking around in the IDE. [2] The spreadsheet itself provides you a "sandbox" or a context full of pre-existing objects that you can manipulate, also the cells can be used to hold data for "persistence" instead of needing a database or flat text file (like those ini s). Of course you can get Python for free and DrScheme from PLT for free. And they are great, super great langs. But until you know a lot they seem like fancy calculators. VBA provides you with a stimulating context. Don't bother with "Word", "Access" is acceptable, but "Excel" is best.
If you cannot get Excel, get the free "Visual Studio" freebies from the MS site. If you have Windows, then you have two languages already at your fingertips VBScript and JScript (like JavaScript). Your Windows Help menu will point you to them. You can make a simple web page and run those scripting languages inside it, or you can write scripts using 'Notepad' and run them directly. You can find all kinds of stuff on the web. Again Excel VBA shines here especially Erlandsen, David McRitchie, CPearson websites...oh and Aaron Blood. Good Luck!
Here in Australia, most highschools offer some form of Programming as part of IT or Computer Science courses. They usually teach you the basics VB and the like.
Ultimately it can depend what you want to get into in the future.
As some others have said, once you know one of the simpler languages it gets easier to learn others.
I taught myself GW Basic when I was 12 or 13, (way back in the 80's).
As I mentioned in another thread, I'm currently studying 3D animation and as you have discovered there's scripting involved in that area. I'm specifically studying for TV and Screen use, but I have some basic cross training in games as well.
Feel free to drop me a PM if you're interested in hearing more.