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Naveg

Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:45 pm


Help with Self-teaching methods

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Hi guys, 

I'm looking at learning a more advanced language. I'm a high school student who currently uses Turing...and I'm looking at Java or C++. I'm open to any suggestions on languages to learn, books to use, web tutorials, whatever you guys think is the best way to learn by myself.

Thanks!


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Andy

Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:47 pm



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i'd suggest starting with c++ seeing that IT IS more useful (take that rizzix  :wink: ), but it doesnt really matter, cuz the syntax of  the two are the same.. we have a great c++ and java forum on this site, and we'd be more than glad to help you out.


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wtd

Thu Jan 13, 2005 10:21 pm



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Neither.  Both place too much overhead on learning.

Try something like Ruby.  Especially with "irb" you can learn very quickly, and rapidly work your way up to advanced techniques.


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Martin

Thu Jan 13, 2005 10:25 pm



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Brainf*ck, it's the only way to fly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainfuck


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Tony

Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:04 pm



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haha, Dan's sensor messed up Martin's link :lol: though not much of a loss

I advice Ruby. IRB is amazing for learning.


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Naveg

Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:15 pm



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Even if i already know turing?


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wtd

Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:03 pm



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Yes.


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zylum

Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:45 pm



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Brainf*ck, it's the only way to fly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain****

wow, im so learning this!


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zylum

Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:43 am



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lol

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