Dev-C++ is a good c and c++ compiler, and its free
>>I got into it by reading a thread called 'Virus Programming'
please, please do not tell us you want to do that. If you do we will have to ban you for life.:mad:
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>i just read a thread here that had some interresting talk and people...it was called 'Virus Programming'
I'm sure it was interesting if it's the thread I'm thinking about. ;)
>Do i have to be in uni to learn a programming language
Most certainly not! Anyone with a computer and basic skills using it can learn how to program.
>just wanted to know if learning langauges and how to write it was possible
>to do with no tuition or help from others.
No tuition, yes. No help, that's harder. I learned with very little help, and it's a long, difficult, frustrating path. Fortunately, help can be found for free on forums such as these.
>could i just read forums and find good links?
Yes, though it's highly recommended that you get a good book as well.
>should i just not bother till i learn more at school or something
No! If you're interested in programming, the sooner you start learning the better. Programming is very hard, but it's also very accessible. Most of the best programmers are almost completely self-taught.
Narue
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>and you were like one of the main posters on that 'Virus Programming' thread!
Then it was the thread I was thinking of. That was a fun one. I actually remembered it being fun despite my awful memory. ;)
>Do you have any suggestions for a book to buy?
You can get a free ebook on C++ from MindView . I honestly haven't read the first volume (but it's highly recommended) and I enjoyed reading the second volume very much. However, I always recommend learning C++ from Accelerated C++ because it's short and sweet, and teaches C++ as it should be taught.
Narue
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heyi just wrote and comiled with Dev-C++
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they said that its meant to come up with the message...but all it did was flash..i didnt see the message :(
is that meant to hpn?
That's because DevC opens a window to run the program, runs it, and when the program ends, closes the window. Change your code to this:
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("This is output from my first program!\n");
getchar();
return 0;
}
Please use Code Tags , not colors. And please read this about using computer-speak.
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>is C++ what i should start learning?
Probably not. I assumed you wanted to learn C++ from your posts. Python might actually be a better introduction to programming (it's more forgiving), but eventually you will want to learn C++.
Narue
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Assembly language is probably the last language you will learn.
I'd recommend RPG II asthe last languave you want to learn! :twisted: At least assembly is useful.
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