Starting to Program!

Discussion in 'Programming' started by DJ Flo Rida, Apr 4, 2008.

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    I am new to the Webmaster Scene and I really want to start programming. This will really give me some creativity and stop any limits of what I can make, for when I start to create websites.

    I have been reading around and many people have recommended that I start learning HTML first, as it is the easiest.

    I really aim to learn (in order):

    HTML
    CSS
    PHP
    Javascript

    ...as soon as possible really, hopefully by the end of June as afterwards it will be the summer holidays and I will have plenty of time to code some websites.

    Do any of the experienced Programmers on DigitalPoint, have any tips on what I should start with and where I can learn?

    Thanks for reading my topic and for your help ;)!
     
    DJ Flo Rida, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  2. Technica

    Technica Active Member

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    Well many people suggest of reading books and articles.
    but it may take lot of time as many programmers like to learn the code in less time and prefer try and error procedure to solve the queries related to their programming.

    you can join any programming related forum online running successfully like http://www.technicaltalk.net which covers most of the topics you need to try.

    Best of luck!
     
    Technica, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  3. rirara

    rirara Active Member

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    If you are really interested in programming I recommend you to start with C++ and programming basics. HTML is not a programming language, it is a Markup Language - boring and stupid ;)
    Far more interesting is real coding. PHP is also good thing for beginners. If you want to be web developer. It is a lot alike C++ so switching from one to other is not hard.
     
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  4. milesbparty

    milesbparty Peon

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    If you want to develop web sites, that looks about the right order to me. However, as mentioned above, HTML and CSS aren't programming languages, but you'll need to know both for site development (can't have a website without HTML :)). You can leave out javascript though (IMO).

    If you want to move beyond website development, learn any structured language, and the rest will fall into place. PHP will help you get a leg up because it's syntax and structures are similar to other languages.

    PHP
    Perl

    C
    C++
    etc...
     
    milesbparty, Apr 4, 2008 IP
  5. ausome

    ausome Peon

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    If you are really serious setup your own webserver for development. It's much faster for developing on.
    If you have windows, get yourself WAMP - search for it on Google to get the site. It's free!

    Then look for some php tutorials on the net and try them out.

    Welcome to the world of creating Dynamic Websites :)
     
    ausome, Apr 5, 2008 IP
  6. it career

    it career Notable Member

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    Go ahead, w3schools.com would be a good point to start with.
     
    it career, Apr 6, 2008 IP