Hi, I'm a newbie to this site and programming. So could anyone give me a link to a site with tutorials on programming or give me a tutorial yourselves? I want to make a Neopets Cheat Program that I can put up here for downloading.
i think it take a lot more than just tutorials to make one. but hey starting is always hardest. nice to see effort, i myself know nothing, so ill let someone smarter than I answer lol
Ok, if this will be your first language, I would suggest something like Java. It has very simple syntax while being a fairly powerful high-level language. That means that you can do many things with Java without being overwhelmed with technicalities and such. To be honest, I would buy a book. I know that its cheaper and simpler to look on internet tutorials and such, but I think a book is extremely helpful when starting out to program. I would definitely go against learning a Microsoft language (VB, C#, etc) as a first language. They teach you very very bad coding habits and syntax against the programming "norm". Once you learn something like Java, you can go on to learn some C++, the father of modern programming languages.
OK then but, what kind of book should I look for? I mean like one that sounds like this "Java Programming Language for Dummies" or something like "Programming Language for Beginners"? And you're right I've read many things and nearly all of them went against using Microsoft programming language.
I first learned Java using an old Deitel book (still contains very relevant information) Their latest edition is this: http://www.deitel.com/Books/Java/JavaHo ... fault.aspx If you don't have the money to pay for the latest edition, getting a much cheaper older edition is just fine. I'm using the Java 2 version (green cover). You might need to do some online reading on newer features of Java, but aside from that, your good to go. The books are very explanatory and really help you get to know the language and the generally accepted programming style.
I'm willing to be those books can be found in some text format via http://www.thepiratebay.org. If not those books I'm certain there are Java training books though I'm not sure of the quality. Just thought I'd suggest an option if you're short on funds. Please do not gravedig. - L_scorpio