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Vad · 07-18-2003, 07:41 PM

Hey everyone (New to forums)

I am learning programming, something I have always wanted to do. Everyone keeps telling me im too old but screw um'

(by the way im 18). I started learning VB 6.0 figuring this would give me a solid background in programming and would allow me to advance to better structures such as C, and then C++.

Lately I have been having some doubts about whether VB was smart to learn first. I know it is useful to learn but it doesnt seem applicable. Most people say either I should have just jumped right into C , or VB.NET. What do you guys think ? I am not looking for a career in computer game programming (although it would be nice) I just wanted to learn how code in these few months I have before I start college and majored in computer sciences. I figure the more background I have in coding before I go to school the better. Plus its just **** fUN ~

I'm loving every minute of it.

Person · 07-18-2003, 09:22 PM

There is nothing wrong with learning VB6 first, but VB.NET would be better. Also the VB kind of language is good to learn before languages such as C++ becuase you can absorb programming basics (things such as arrays) easier.

Vad · 07-19-2003, 05:10 PM

Thanks for your response

Do you think skipping C and going right into C++ will cripple my skills or help them.

Also I figure if I learn VB first .NET would be easy to pick up later.

Person · 07-19-2003, 06:37 PM

Skipping C will in no way cripple your skills, it would even help because you will have more time for C++. So little programs are written in C now. C lacks object obrientation which isnt a good thing.

Vad · 07-19-2003, 11:07 PM

Thanks again for your response

I want to be able to code in many different language but I really want to master and spend all my time with C++

Im struggling to get through this VB book cause I so want to jump into C++ right now !!

But I am taking my time in VB and doing all the examples and everything so that I get it down because I know if I dont I will regret it later.

Vad · 07-23-2003, 12:43 PM

Does anyone know a good C++ book to buy? I already have the background in VB so it doesnt have to assume you are a complete beginner.

Although I have never worked with C++ so a book for a complete beginner is probably what I should get.

The book I got for VB was "Beginning Visual Basic 6" by Peter Wright and I liked the book alot. His approach was very interesting and I was able to absorb the information very well.

07-18-2003, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vad Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6	Questions Questions ô¿ô Hey everyone (New to forums) I am learning programming, something I have always wanted to do. Everyone keeps telling me im too old but screw um' (by the way im 18). I started learning VB 6.0 figuring this would give me a solid background in programming and would allow me to advance to better structures such as C, and then C++. Lately I have been having some doubts about whether VB was smart to learn first. I know it is useful to learn but it doesnt seem applicable. Most people say either I should have just jumped right into C , or VB.NET. What do you guys think ? I am not looking for a career in computer game programming (although it would be nice) I just wanted to learn how code in these few months I have before I start college and majored in computer sciences. I figure the more background I have in coding before I go to school the better. Plus its just **** fUN ~ I'm loving every minute of it.

07-18-2003, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Person Junior Techie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	There is nothing wrong with learning VB6 first, but VB.NET would be better. Also the VB kind of language is good to learn before languages such as C++ becuase you can absorb programming basics (things such as arrays) easier. __________________ My specs: AMD Athlon 64 3500 Winchester MSI Neo2 Platinum NForce3 Ultra 2GB Corsair XMS Ram 520W Aspire Triple Fan PSU GeForce 6800 Ultra Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS 10,000 RPM 74GB Raptor 120GB Maxtor Princeton 17\' DVI Monitor Logitech Cordless Duo MX Creative P7800 7.1 Speakers AOpen DVD Dual Layer recorder

07-19-2003, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Person Junior Techie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 82	Skipping C will in no way cripple your skills, it would even help because you will have more time for C++. So little programs are written in C now. C lacks object obrientation which isnt a good thing. __________________ My specs: AMD Athlon 64 3500 Winchester MSI Neo2 Platinum NForce3 Ultra 2GB Corsair XMS Ram 520W Aspire Triple Fan PSU GeForce 6800 Ultra Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS 10,000 RPM 74GB Raptor 120GB Maxtor Princeton 17\' DVI Monitor Logitech Cordless Duo MX Creative P7800 7.1 Speakers AOpen DVD Dual Layer recorder

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07-19-2003, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vad Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6	Thanks for your response Do you think skipping C and going right into C++ will cripple my skills or help them. Also I figure if I learn VB first .NET would be easy to pick up later.

07-19-2003, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vad Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6	Thanks again for your response I want to be able to code in many different language but I really want to master and spend all my time with C++ Im struggling to get through this VB book cause I so want to jump into C++ right now !! But I am taking my time in VB and doing all the examples and everything so that I get it down because I know if I dont I will regret it later.

07-23-2003, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vad Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6	Does anyone know a good C++ book to buy? I already have the background in VB so it doesnt have to assume you are a complete beginner. Although I have never worked with C++ so a book for a complete beginner is probably what I should get. The book I got for VB was "Beginning Visual Basic 6" by Peter Wright and I liked the book alot. His approach was very interesting and I was able to absorb the information very well.