Aqua-Soft ForumsWhile I agree that HTML doesn't count as programming, working with it helps you to become more meticulous in error detecting. I think its a great place to start. That's where I had my start! Then I moved on to C++ (a required course when I was an undergrad). Learning C++ really helped me to catch on to PHP. I dabbled in SQL a bit and I'm breaking ground into AJAX now.
Where to start with computer programming?
hmm i really wanna learn how to program too... i wanna make nice standalone emulation programs like a finder clone, finderbar or about screen.
i know some css coding from firefox skins and the ieview templates in miranda IM but they are easy to understand. what do u think is the best lang for me?
greetz fyton5
Whew...going from CSS to C code is completely different, though not impossible at all. That being said, I would recommend reading up on a book on C/C+/etc, to get a grasp onto what to expect.
Perl, Python, and Objective C is where it's at, IMO. Perl is so simple to learn (in my experiences 
) and Objective C comes in pretty handy to know!
What has this todo with programming? :slant:
I would coun't this to designing
CSS/HTML: It's programming.Honest.
If html is a programming language, its a mockery to the term 'programer' any tard can code html or learn it overnight... and anyone who says "I'm a programmer... I can code html" is a douche
Non-computational languages, such as markup languages like HTML or formal grammars like BNF, are usually not considered programming languages.
if wiki says it, its gotta be true.
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I was joking.
HTML is a merkup language, like it says in the name 
(Also, anybody can learn python overnight, does that make it a mockery to programming?)
Talking about languages that can be learnt over night, let's not talk about basic or logo 
Edit:
Sorry for bad english, after 5 hours of work I can barely speak spanish (my native language).
I know the feelinglua is pretty neat scripting, I must admit
I used LUA once for creating a WoW AddOn... I f***in hated it :/
ok i want to start computer programing.
so where do i start?
logo, Perl, Python, Objective C, Silverlight, Java, DesktopX, C#, C++,Visual Basic, pascal, Fortran, Delphi.
where can i download C. tryed google but cant find any good links.
I recommend to start learning UML or DFD (Data Flow Diagrams) if you are new to programming.
And of course the basics on Data Structures and Algorithms.
anyone know where i could get any of these?
logo, Perl, Python, Objective C, Silverlight, Java, DesktopX, C#, C++,Visual Basic, pascal, Fortran, Delphi.
thanks for the help.
Microsoft Visual Studio Express Edition is available for free at Microsoft's site, let's see... here:
thanks 
If you want to start with MS stuff there's a free learning program available in latin-america called five star developer. If you speak spanish it might be well a good starting point:
Are any good english learning program.
oh and i got Visual Basic and C.
i can make web browser but a shit one.
I'll revive this one a bit and throw a curve ball at you: what would I want to learn if I want to be able to program for both Mac and PC, apart from Java? I've been dabbling in programming but I suck at it so I want to learn seriously, so might as well learn something I can use on all my computers!
I started out with Visual Basic 6, I suggest downloading a copy of Microsoft Visual Basic Express 2008 or 2010 Express Beta.