I need your knowledge...

Salohcin · 13 May 2008 at 11:20

Hello. The first thing to make clear is that I have pretty much absolutely no experience of programming of any sort, apart from very basic HTML.

What I really need to create is a program that allows me to create pages and pages with several 'choices' to click on, and then have it tell me that I got something right or wrong, according to the button I click on. Also, I need something that will allow me to have a 'next' button so I can change the page. Furthermore, something that can add up the amount of right/wrong answers and give a final score, as well as record all the scores achieved in the past is needed.

As well as that, I would like to be able to add images, backgrounds and change the text with ease.

Obviously, I would like to use a programming language/software that is easy to learn and use, is suitable for this purpose as well as cheap/free (although this isn't really essential). Possibly, a language with plenty of tutorials/resources on the web would be helpful.

Now...please help the clueless new person!

Edit: One thing I didn't make clear was that I need it to be something to put on a CD or as a program on a hard drive, not as a website.

RockLobster · 13 May 2008 at 11:30

PHP and store the results in an MySQL database or even a plain text file.

Ripper · 13 May 2008 at 12:03

http://www.asp.net/learn/videos/

Videos 11-14 will do exactly what you ask of. However, your lack of knowledge may cause problems if you want to modify it.

Edit - Oh, not a website, ignore then.

dave-lew99 · 13 May 2008 at 17:52

Give MS VisualBasic a go (you can get Visual Studio 2008 Express for free) that will probably cover your needs.

That will give you a stepping stone to learn a higher level language like C++.

RockLobster · 13 May 2008 at 20:26

dave-lew99 said:
Give MS VisualBasic a go (you can get Visual Studio 2008 Express for free) that will probably cover your needs.

That will give you a stepping stone to learn a higher level language like C++.

I agree with this guy VB.NET. Download VB.NET express from Microsoft.

Salohcin · 13 May 2008 at 21:11

After quickly looking through the relevant webpage, Visual Basic definitely does look good. I'll give it a try.

In the meantime, someone else suggested using Dreamweaver and saving the files as websites/webpages on my hard drive/CD. It certainly would serve my purpose, but what is your opinion on this possible method?

dave-lew99 · 13 May 2008 at 22:29

Don't use web-apps as local apps.

If your application is for the desktop, code it as such, if its web based do that. Don't try and use one for the other, it doesn't work in the long run.