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[xXAlphaXx]

Hello all! I hope you can help me out on this one.

I have been having a lot of problems when it comes to the workplace lately so I decided I wanted to drop all of that drama and try to start in freelance programming.

So far I have been researching all about ways to get started with it but my biggest concern with it is broadening the amount of languages I know. I know mostly the biggest languages are Java/C++/C# and I know my proficiency in Java and C++ is minimal so I am looking for more information in really capitalizing on what I do know and possibly looking to get in on some open sourced projects so I can further build my portfolio and possibly begin to take on paid jobs.

What kinds of languages should I specialize in? Which are the most markable, etc.

With my learning style I have to try some of the stuff that I have learned in-mini tests-I guess would be the best way to describe it. I can read a lot of these development books and I understand some of the concepts on them but unless I make a demonstration program myself, the concept is lost.

Are their any resources or books that teach the language and also have some sort of tests in them as well? Whether it be a basic book or a full-scale text book, I am willing to get them.

[leibesgott]

i guess you might start learning VB.net and linking it to SQL cuz it is the most used today...and u can search for online tutorials and i also can give you source codes in this language i hope my answer help you...

[CommittedC0der]

You said your proficiency in Java and C++ isnt good, so does that mean your good with C#? If it does, dont go for VB(even if your not dont go for VB). Like you said C++/Java/C# are the most popular languages. Java and C# are pretty close in syntax so maybe you could start there. These books maybe of use:
Learning C# 3.0 - O'Reilly Media
Learning Java, Third Edition - O'Reilly Media

Good luck ~ Committed. :)

[xXAlphaXx]

I have done a class on VB, and I did not really want to continue on with it as it seems it is not a very marketable language. I have recently received a C# book and have noticed that the syntax and layout is identical.

When I say its not fully proficient, I understand the syntax and how the language works, what I don't understand is using SDKs and anything beyond the barebones of C++ itself. I've never used any API's other than the basic stuff that is with the language. Thats where I say my proficiency is low.

By the way, I checked out your website in your signature, are you also pursuing freelance work?

[CommittedC0der]

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By the way, I checked out your website in your signature, are you also pursuing freelance work?

I have suggest a program but Im not looking for any freelance work atm. Sometime in the future maybe though.