I am teaching myself how to program. But there seems to be a big gap between intro courses/resources (CodeCademy, O'Reilly books, Learn X the Hard Way) and Actually Doing Things. Help me figure out a road plan?
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posted by Phire
on May 6, 2013 -
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I am taking an entry-level college class in programming. We are using Javascript "playground" that works within a web browser. I am a visual learner and the textbook and exercises are useless to me. We're only six weeks in and I'm in the weeds. Is there a tool that shows what exactly is happening at each step in the Javascript code?
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posted by crosten
on Feb 27, 2013 -
15 answers
Lynda.com has a very excellent video tutorial covering the essentials of Objective-C. Where else can I find tutorials of this caliber that cover the basics of Mac programming?
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posted by run"monty
on Jun 3, 2012 -
4 answers
How do I get back into the swing of programming and coding regularly when I can't concentrate and can't find the motivation? Long, continuing illness has made me out of practice and lacking in energy and concentration.
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posted by WasabiFlux
on Jan 28, 2012 -
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I'm ready for a career change and I've always wanted to work in IT. What would you recommend?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2010 -
12 answers
Programming Filter: I'm applying for software jobs, but I don't want to forget what I know. How should I practice to keep my skills sharp?
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posted by Chicken Boolean
on Oct 21, 2010 -
22 answers
How long would it take to go from zero experience in programming to releasing a simple data-driven web app?
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posted by AmitinLA
on Sep 12, 2010 -
8 answers
I want an Android app that makes, edits, and manages lists, and haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. Say I want to write my own program. Say also that I don't have any programming experience, and no programming knowledge beyond the basic concepts. What sort of steps would I have to take and what sort of timeline would I be looking at before I produce something useable?
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posted by Busoni
on Jun 19, 2010 -
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I want to become a little more badass at using my computer and dip my toes into the command line and eventually a little programming. I've identified some benchmarks / goals. Any advice on how to start?
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posted by jlowen
on May 2, 2010 -
13 answers
Programmers - I would like to build some software to help myself study languages. What language would you recommend?
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posted by mammary16
on Apr 5, 2010 -
9 answers
Looking for some resources for explaining a programming career to middle school kids.
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posted by tantivy
on Mar 17, 2010 -
8 answers
So the company I've started working for has asked me to step into a website development role, and while I've got some limited tech knowledge, I need to find some resources to start really digging into ASP.NET and SQL.
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posted by Mali
on Mar 2, 2010 -
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I found a great Java programming site awhile back. I was given a programming task and could get immediate feedback on whether or not it was correct. Tasks were things like, test if two integers are equal and 'reverse a string'. It was targeted toward learning .. but I seem to recall the tasks had advancing levels of complexity. This is not Java BlackBelt. I can't believe I didn't bookmark it.
Anyone know what I'm talking about?
posted by duckus
on Oct 14, 2009 -
6 answers
Help me learn a few new programming languages. Python, Perl, Lisp, Haskell, Ruby.
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posted by jgunsch
on Jul 9, 2009 -
22 answers
Programmable Logic Chips and Microcontrollers: Which language and where to learn online?
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posted by lekvar
on Jun 30, 2009 -
21 answers
I have always been horrible at math, but somehow a great programmer. I have found that writing a computer program that demonstrates a certain mathematical concept enables me to better understand the concept. I'm a psych major and I brought this up once in the research lab I've been working in. My prof said he recalls that someone did research and/or created a system in which a student writes a computer program that is pertinent to a certain mathematical concept and upon completion is given the regular math problem (as it would appear in a math class). This enables the student to better understand the math problem, solve, and learn math. Has anyone heard of this or anything similar? A learning system such as this would be a blessing to my education.
Thanks.
posted by fightoplankton
on Apr 13, 2009 -
15 answers
What's the modern day equivalent of old school "line number" BASIC as a tool for young children to play and learn with?
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posted by majick
on Feb 21, 2009 -
42 answers
Let's say I want to learn a few (more) programming languages. What application/solution would it be best to try to create in order to really "learn" a given language?
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posted by Deathalicious
on Oct 14, 2008 -
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"If you wait to teach them until college, it's almost always too late; adult brains generally can't form the deep structures necessary to learn real programming, only rote copy-paste code monkeying." [
article] Uhh... seriously?
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posted by Tubes
on Aug 5, 2008 -
30 answers
How do I learn new programming languages and start using modern web apps without getting frustrated and angry?
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posted by Zarkonnen
on May 14, 2008 -
33 answers
I can handle Ruby, Python, PHP, Perl, and, sigh, Java. My C and C++ are purely academic. How do I get into 'real' programming as an undergrad.
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posted by tmcw
on Jan 13, 2008 -
23 answers
Is there a simple way to create a script to check if a specific file exists on a Windows network share? How can I learn to do this?
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posted by uaudio
on Aug 21, 2007 -
9 answers
Does anyone know of a good, online Java course? I will be starting an IT degree at the Harvard Extension School this fall and I was advised to take a summer Java course to refresh my skills.
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posted by tanglewoodtree
on May 11, 2007 -
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What books, programs, sites are there out there to teach Python who has never programmed before? Ideally, I'm looking for a resource that teaches me both the language and general programming concepts.
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posted by dantekgeek
on Apr 6, 2007 -
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I'm getting into learning web design -- started with the basics of HTML, XHTML, and CSS, and want to move on to JavaScript and Ajax next. Problem: I have zero, and I mean zero, programming experience.
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posted by hazelshade
on Jan 4, 2007 -
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I'm looking to build a site that allows its users to submit and/or search pricing and availability information for "widgets" at local brick and mortar retail stores.
The model I have in mind would be similar to the user-supported gas price sites that popped up about a year ago, in which people entered what they paid for what type of gas, and other users then could type in a zip code and see the best prices near them.
So, being a non-programmer (but willing to learn through trial and error), what language/framework/open-source code do I use to build this?
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posted by pjhagop
on Oct 11, 2006 -
4 answers
Can you recommend a good class in the Los Angeles area or on the web that would bring somebody who has done some programming in the past up to speed on Microsoft's .Net?
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posted by willnot
on Aug 28, 2006 -
2 answers
What language/environment would be a good choice now for a 6-year old math whizz to learn the basics of programming?
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posted by unSane
on Jun 16, 2006 -
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How can I become an expert at C++ quickly? I know that the real answer is "lots of experience and work", but I would appreciate some tips on how to get from here to there as efficiently as possible. [MI]
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posted by breath
on Feb 5, 2005 -
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I want to learn to code. I used to be a good coder - in 6502 assembler and VAX Fortran in 1988. I know nothing of the architecture of modern computers (OOP? kernal? shell? how one set of code on work on Linux and Windows). I guess I should learn C++ - what's a good resource (book I guess) for learning, writing apps compiling etc on my Win XP machine, and finally getting jobs?
posted by Pericles
on Jan 29, 2005 -
20 answers
I know how to make database-driven web sites using Windows servers, Access, IIS, and ASP.
I want to learn how to do the same using Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and... whatever you use instead of Access.
Where do I start?
posted by Mwongozi
on Dec 10, 2004 -
18 answers
I am taking a brain-painful networking class (hint: it's all about the
routers, baby!) and the studying is intense. It's hard, but I'm holding my own. I see questions here on AskMe that bring really cool answers from lots of folks, with a lot of repeat answerers, which leads me to ask, How Did You Learn What You Know About Computers/the Internet? Was it in school? Did you apprentice with someone who had m4d sk1lz? Did you teach yourself? Other?
posted by Lynsey
on Oct 11, 2004 -
18 answers
