Question about Programming

[Halobravo]

I will start with my question then explain a bit of my back story --- I am interested in programming for things like video games, how would you recommend a beginner get started? (More so asking someone who has experience but all input is welcome )

In high school I took a Java class that was very fun. We made basic text based games and other little programs. When I was 19 I went to a "technical college" where you sat alone without speaking to anyone, and read a chapter from the textbook. You would then take a test on the chapter and if you failed you had to reread the entire chapter before taking the test again. This was the entire class. It was incredibly boring, and I wasn't learning programming, like the Java class from high school, I was learning basic computer ****. I dropped out after 2 months, and ever since then I have shied away from anything programming related.

I would like to self learn to see what its like, but I have no idea where to start. From what I know Java, C, C++ are the main ones.. and I think a new C is out or something. I did a bit of google searching and found some helpful things, but if anyone here has some insight, stories, helpful books, or anything in general that might help I would highly appreciate hearing from you. Thanks everyone

[Luth]

I have no clue about programming, but i think you mean C Sharp.

[Elven]

I did programming for several years through college and university. It was a good few years ago, so I'm rusty and no use at programming anymore lol. Side note: I never really enjoyed it...

From what I know, so far. Warhammer Online was based in C# language. I guess brush up on C# and object oriented.

One of the dev's can elaborate more about it.

@Nalgol, @Maxhayman.

[Halobravo]

I have no clue about programming, but i think you mean C Sharp.

Ahh yes C# thank you.

I did programming for several years through college and university. It was a good few years ago, so I'm rusty and no use at programming anymore lol. Side note: I never really enjoyed it...

From what I know, so far. Warhammer Online was based in C# language. I guess brush up on C# and object oriented.

One of the dev's can elaborate more about it.

@Nalgol, @Maxhayman.

If any of the devs come across this I would appreciate their input! Do you happen to know if i would need to start with C or C++ before going onto C# or can you start wherever? Also I realize I might not enjoy programming it looks very complicated, but I need to give it an honest try!

[Elven]

If I remember correctly, C, C++ and C# have quite similar traits and can be quickly learnt, if you're familiar in either of the other languages. Again, I can't speak for the programmers xD

If you need a refresh on the language. Check out some video tutorial guides on Youtube.

Here's a very "beginner" style to get started off with. It mostly covers the foundation of the language and understanding of the language structure:


Click here to watch on YouTube

Any other more "intense" guides. Just Google around

[Halobravo]

Any other more "intense" guides. Just Google around

I appreciate all the help and advice ^-^ I have been asking professor google many questions for about an hour now grabbing as much stuff as I can find

[MaxHayman]

I started properly learning in Java, and I think its great. C# is very similar to Java, the server we use is coded in C#. A lot of the tools me and nalgol are working on are coded in Java. Starting by following tutorials is tedious, but in the end it'll all piece together.

[Halobravo]

I started properly learning in Java, and I think its great. C# is very similar to Java, the server we use is coded in C#. A lot of the tools me and nalgol are working on are coded in Java. Starting by following tutorials is tedious, but in the end it'll all piece together.

Even though I don't remember much about my Java class the few tutorials I have done so far in C# have been pretty easy and feel like I have done it before

I decided to dive into C# for now and tinker around. I will give a progress update if I end up sticking with it long enough to make any real progress. When coding I would assume it probably requires a lot of patience with yourself to write out all the code and make it work. I can see how it can get tedious to learn everything.

Thanks for all the advice and information everyone! If anyone has anything else feel free to post

[dynorex]

Check these out..

http://www.dotnetperls.com/dictionary

http://www.w3schools.com/aspnet/webpages_examples.asp

http://compileonline.com/

[Halobravo]

Check these out..

http://www.dotnetperls.com/dictionary

http://www.w3schools.com/aspnet/webpages_examples.asp

http://compileonline.com/

Thanks for the links, I appreciate it