[thejeremy]

Learning how to program incorporates determining the best way to implement the task at hand. When you are faced with a problem/task in terms of programming, you can usually go about it several ways. Example: You want to code a database to hold data about your business clients. You could do this all in one file contained in a single loop, which would be sloppy, unethical, and tedious, or make use of classes, object-oriented programming, templates, multiple files, and specific functions, which is much more organized and useful. Learning how to program involves seeing the construction and structure of a program before it is actually coded. There tends to be methods and techniques that are more efficient than others. There also is generally a sense of style that is accepted as proper etiquette in coding communities. Being more aware of style as you code as well as inserting comments periodically also makes your code easier to read and understand in case others have to make changes later on.


I hope this has helped

[jaeusm]

Originally posted by Snake-Eyes
The only thing confusing about it is where would i go to learn how to program, instead of learning a specific language?

You'll need to learn a language of some sort in order to program anything. As I said before, a programming language is a tool. In order to become effective with a tool, you need to practice using it and reading about how to use it correctly.

Think of it this way. I could try to explain to you how to drive a nail through a piece of wood. I could also give you books describing the process as well. However, you won't benefit from all that information unless you can try it out with an actual hammer and nail. In other words, you're going to need to learn a language in order to learn how to program.

[Snake-Eyes]

@thejeremy; I understand completely. At least, i believe so. Another thanks!

@jaeusm; I get it now. Thank you!