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[C.B.]

Hi everyone, just registered. I plan on going to school for some type of programming in fall '10. So I figured it wouldn't hurt to start learning what I can on my own.
I've dinked with C++ but I think I got in over my head. What is a good language to begin with to learn good coding practices? All help is much appreciated!

[James.H]

Hi C.B firstly welcome to codecall, you'll learn much here which will benefit your learning.

C++ is a great langauge to learn but if you think it's too complex I recommend starting slowly and learning the basics to ease you in.

As a web programmer my main langauges are PHP, I'd recommend you take a look at that if your interested in web development.

Check out the tutorialsand have a look around

[C.B.]

I bought a Book on C++ thats for beginners. However, a lot of it seems erroneous. As when sometimes I use the code provided and compile it doesn't work the way it is intended.
I've heard visual basic is also a good one for starters?
Php seems interesting, web design is def. something im interested in. Thanks for your recommendations and welcome!

[Guest]

PHP is a very good starter language, it was the first language I learned.

[Egz0N]

Welcome to CC !! :)

[Vswe]

Hello and Welcome.

[James.H]

C.B. said:

I bought a Book on C++ thats for beginners. However, a lot of it seems erroneous. As when sometimes I use the code provided and compile it doesn't work the way it is intended.
I've heard visual basic is also a good one for starters?
Php seems interesting, web design is def. something im interested in. Thanks for your recommendations and welcome!

It was like that for me at first but after a while you get less errors occuring and that's when you know your doing good.

Have you learnt any PHP yet ?

[WingedPanther]

There are a lot of books out there that are pre-standard C++, as well as a lot of compilers. What book/compiler are you using?

[C.B.]

Im compiling with Dev C++. Got it off of bloodshed.net I think. Also the book is called "C++ Programming for the absolute beginner." From Dirk Henkemans and Mark Lee.

[WingedPanther]

The version of MinGW that comes with Dev-C++ is showing its age. You may want to upgrade it before going too much further.

I'm not familiar with the book, so can't comment on it.