Need advice on programming

[kingdon]

Hi guys, I'm going to start to learn programming next semester, and I need some advice. What is the best language or course that would help me to write scripts. What's the best way to start? I don't want to learn a language that's going to be out of style in a year. I always think of the guy who graduated a 2 year typewriter repairman school with top honors, now there's a reason to drink. I want to be able to use and make money with what I learn. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[RMF]

I don't know much about programming, but I know C++ would be a good thing to learn. A friend of mine began his journey into programming by reading "C++ for Dummies". He says thats a great book to get started.

RMF

 

[llew]

C++ is a good language to get you started, after that, read some algorithm books, once you understand/know the algorithms, you can program in any languages with just a reference book.

 

[RON2]

I agree, C++ is a great language to learn. Your knowledge and experience with C++ can be applied to help you pick up web based programming languages like PHP or ASP.

 

[TheTron]

I'd say start with C++ or C whichever is offered. Like llew said once you learn C++ and understand how to structure things, then learn some of the algorithms and you can pick up just about anything else after that.

 

[kingdon]

Well I will do the C++ and go from there. Thanks for the advice, I will try to get an A. Take care and bye bye for now.

Don

 

[Lord Baltimore]

You might consider Visual Basic and ASP. VB for the day job. ASP for the web development you want to do for yourself.