Writing Applications

swinnie · 12 Mar 2008 at 21:59

Hi Guys,

I would like to start writing basic applications as it is something that I have wanted to do and just wondering where I should start, and thought this would be the best place.

I am willing to do some reading and various tutorials etc etc on languages.

Thanks.

Beerbaron · 12 Mar 2008 at 22:03

what language(s) dont you want to learn?

Inquisitor · 12 Mar 2008 at 22:12

You'll want to decide on a language first off.

For general desktop application development, I'd say you best bet in terms of languages is C#; it's modern, very versatile, and a relatively easy ride for beginners.

If you go with C#, you'll need to get hold of an IDE (the program you use to write your programs). The best free one out there, by a very long way, is Microsoft's Visual C# 2008 Express Edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/express/vcsharp/

As for reading material, you're probably best off with a book to be honest. There are some good recommendations for C# here, and you can get a Programming C# 4th Ed. as an eBook here, which is a good read

RobH · 12 Mar 2008 at 22:45

Depending on your learning style you might find Head First C# a good buy. I own Head First Design Patterns and it covers some advanced topics but they way they explain it makes it easy to learn, it's quite a unique style so you might want to check out the preview beforehand:

http://books.google.com/books?id=Rn...head+first+c#&sig=qpFrVBO1OUbEq6mMZOEH8615hhY

This page explains about the learning style: http://books.google.com/books?id=Rn...t+c#&sig=qpFrVBO1OUbEq6mMZOEH8615hhY#PPR31,M1

swinnie · 13 Mar 2008 at 09:38

Thanks guys.

I will definately have a read.