I program for a living (for myself) and have been into programming since I was 13. Giving me about 13 years in it.
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Originally Posted by krackato  Programming seems like a useful skill in this day and age. I'd like to learn how to program web applications and websites.
What is the best way to go about becoming a programmer?
Which languages should an individual learn in this day and age?
What are some things that wish you had known before starting out and learning how to program? What would you tell your younger self? Would you do it again?
What are the benefits and negatives of being a programmer? |
Originally I learned basic by poking. No books, just tearing apart other programs. Although, I would advise mulling over a dummy book of choice and then tear apart some programs. You can get example source code for just about anything from source sites.
Learn C++ then PHP and .NET will be a piece of cake. Poor basic is going bye bye.
Nothing really. Buy lots of domain names in the 90s, lol. Heck yeah! Anyone that says they won't wasn't using their talent correctly or lack of...
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SonoranBob about your VbScript, ever hear of ASP? Just as if not more powerful than PHP. Been around since the 90's
"And a love of the craft -- and the heart of a craftsman -- is the MOST important." - Very true!!