Want to learn Programming: Where do I start?

jax_5 · 21 May 2011 at 13:14

Hi all

I want to learn basic programming (eventually create mobile apps over the summer). I'm a complete but a quick learner. Where do I start?

jax_5 · 21 May 2011 at 15:09

Thanks, that's really helpful

How about WebOS?

Based on your response I think I'll begin with the Java & C# route. Any recommendations of resources with which to start (books etc)? I prefer step-by-step/example based guides rather than anything too wordy. Cheers

jax_5 · 22 May 2011 at 17:25

Brilliant. Thank you all for your responses and links

jax_5 · 24 May 2011 at 15:26

Hi again

What are your opinions on Meego and QT?

Plus they are offering a lot of training materials: http://qt.nokia.com/developer/learning/online/training

jax_5 · 24 May 2011 at 21:29

philip2009 said:
If your aim is to produce mobile apps I'd suggest following the crowd and sticking with Android. I've been playing with the Qt framework for a while and really enjoy it but I doubt it's ever going to be as popular as the Android platform.

From watching the videos it seems the Qt sdk would be an easier start for me. I just want to produce a one simple free app and offer it across the major mobile OS's.

How do you find Android in comparison to Qt?

jax_5 · 24 May 2011 at 21:33

radderfire said:
How about just creating a basic Android app? I'm not an expert in Android, but what's to stop you going straight to it?

Rgds

For what I wish to do (one single app) I think you're right. I should at least try and go "straight to it"