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Java, C++, PHP, Python. Really the more "in demand languages." I'm unemployed and need to expand my skills.
By all means continue to learn on your own free-time.
I would warn you though, self taught programmers are a dying breed in the workforce unless you do Web Development freelance style. If you want to do true Software Engineering, like in C/C++/Java... go to school and study Computer Science or Software Engineering.
If you want to learn Web Development, study: HTML/XML, PHP, .NET, Cold Fusion, JSP/JSF, mySQL DB. Setup Tomcat or IIS on a Virtual Machine and start going.
Yes, I am learning C as a hobby. I do take it seriously, but will never be very good because I am pretty dumb and C is....well, kinda mind boggling for me.
The only way I have gotten past a kindergarten level with C is work hard and be very consistent in studying.
It pains me to have to review/clarify concepts so often, I like learning new things. But with C, I really NEED to review more than once to get some things clear.
Java, C++, PHP, Python. Really the more "in demand languages." I'm unemployed and need to expand my skills.
That's pretty broad. I would really concentrate on getting one down, then go to another.
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Yes, I am learning C as a hobby. I do take it seriously, but will never be very good because I am pretty dumb and C is....well, kinda mind boggling for me.
The only way I have gotten past a kindergarten level with C is work hard and be very consistent in studying.
It pains me to have to review/clarify concepts so often, I like learning new things. But with C, I really NEED to review more than once to get some things clear.
The internet as a source of information is really a cluster F. Books are still really good concentrated sources of info.
If you want to learn programming, don't get any of those "learn [language] in [#] days." They are useless. Instead go to a library or used bookstore and check out their selection.
The first book is if you don't know anything beyond printf("hello world"); It will teach you rules and proper memory usage. A really good book. The second book is the master of all C language books. Every single possibility is in this book. To go beyond C? Well... I really don't know. Here is the thing. Most of the languages have the same or similar syntax in comparison. So its not exactly learning something completely different when you switch to java or even python. I do know there are a lot of companies out there that all you have to do is prove yourself and you can get your foot in the door without an expensive degree.
I am thinking of dumping myself in the programming field because the networking field is over-saturated
... If you want to do true Software Engineering, like in C/C++/Java... go to school and study Computer Science or Software Engineering...
Yep, spot on; the "proper" way is to formally learn the foundations and then the languages (C/C++/Java).
OP, if I were in your situation, my strategy would be:
a) Figure out which languages are in demand in your area.
For example, in the NY area, Java/C++ is more in demand (and will pay much higher) than Php/Python. However, getting good in Java/C++ will take much longer than Php/Python.
b) Work to get better at it.
I, generally, start by watching youtube video/buying a book to learn the theoretical aspects. However,
I make it a habit to try out the examples presented. It's an invaluable way to learn the details of not only the language but also the "environment" in which you will build and execute your applications.
I have a bachelors in computer science from years ago. Became very good with C++ and Visual Basic. One thing you have to realize is that programming languages are updated continually. C++ is a very good language to focus on as well as JAVA. Both are in high demand in the job market.
As far as studying goes. The best thing you could do is to get a few student textbooks that include programming assignments that are hands on and require you to use programming language to solve real world tasks/problems. The more assignments/projects you do the better your skills will become.
Best of luck with your studies.
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