High school programming

[Mgalekgolo]

Hey everyone! I went to school today to apply and there are a few programming choices. C++, Basic, intro to programming, and an AP computer programming class. I signed up for C++ and computer repair but I can sign up for another, should I do the AP computer programming or wait till' I finish C++?

[nil]

For programming, I say AP Computer Science. It should be Java and like a 1st semester course for a compsci major in college, maybe even better (if taught well of course).

[Yarok]

What does computer repair entail? Seems useless for me, but I'm just going by the title.

But yeah, what nil said. Basic you don't need taught, and intro to programming is whatever (probably java).

[Smythe]

I'm learning Java at the moment with school (all .class based applets) It's not overly exciting, but it's an interesting course.

[Mgalekgolo]

I wish my school offered java, that's the only programming experience I have. And you guys don't think the AP will be too hard? My memory's not too great...

[002]

You want an extra A?

My school only offers HTML classes (lame) unfortunately.

[Mgalekgolo]

I took HTML in 8th grade. Alright, i'll sign up for the AP class and see what happens.

[nil]

I wish my school offered java, that's the only programming experience I have. And you guys don't think the AP will be too hard? My memory's not too great...

Uh, it may be really hard, but that is kind of the point, for it to be rewarding : ). It's an AP course, after all.

The course should emphasize more on computer science rather than "Java". And it will be taught in Java since that is what the curriculum for AP does.

[002]

log.info("Indeed.");

[Mgalekgolo]

Well i'm sure i'll enjoy it, i'm just hoping they don't expect any experience, as I have very little.

[Sven]

Hey, good for you, man. I'm terrible at any form of programming :L

[002]

When I was new to this field, I said the same thing. It's a big thing, and you kind of have to know a language to learn another.

C# is easy if you know enough Java, as are many other languages like Objective C, and vice versa. Java got easy after my first few Bukkit plugins.

There are some languages that suit beginners, like AppleScript. AppleScript more for macros of preprogrammed functions and stuff, but it can help with making a makeshift GUI for shell scripts.

I haven't tried RealBasic, but I heard that it should be avoided for its price.


If you are wanting to learn a language, do objc or Java. They may be intimidating, and the word "error" will be a common term, but if you try your best, you will catch your mistakes and learn something that might be fun, probably never to return to modding.

[nil]

Arrggghh.. Avoid applescript! Avoid!

You're not really missing much from realbasic...

For beginners and experienced programmers, I like to recommend Python or Ruby. But Java is okay to start out with. Computer science is not really all that much about programming, but it helps a lot.

Other programming languages exist that have completely different paradigms than the ones listed.

[Mgalekgolo]

What is the function of D? I remember hearing of it but never for anything important.

[Sven]

When I was new to this field, I said the same thing. It's a big thing, and you kind of have to know a language to learn another.

C# is easy if you know enough Java, as are many other languages like Objective C, and vice versa. Java got easy after my first few Bukkit plugins.

There are some languages that suit beginners, like AppleScript. AppleScript more for macros of preprogrammed functions and stuff, but it can help with making a makeshift GUI for shell scripts.

I haven't tried RealBasic, but I heard that it should be avoided for its price.


If you are wanting to learn a language, do objc or Java. They may be intimidating, and the word "error" will be a common term, but if you try your best, you will catch your mistakes and learn something that might be fun, probably never to return to modding.

bumping but yeah.

Thanks for the advice. I'm probably going to master Python then move onto something a tad more complicated. Maybe Java or C.