Which Computer Programming Courses or Books do you recommend? |
Which Computer Programming Courses or Books do you recommend? |
Terminator |
Jun 7 2015, 09:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 19-March 15 Member No.: 22,398 |
I am taking my 1st ever Computer Programming Course this summer, it is a C++ class and I am picking this up pretty fast. I never did any type of programming besides HTML, CSS, and a little JavaScript, but I am liking this Computer Programming stuff a lot.
I notice that the colleges seem to be more interested in offering Computer Programming classes, as opposed to Web Programming classes. I'm thinking that career wise I should take more of these classes, and read more of these books. Any recommendations after C++? I am thinking about: Java C C# then maybe later on: Python I still wanna do Web Programming classes too, but creating these programs in C++ is awesome so far. I also would like recommendations on good books on JavaScript and Responsive Web Design if anyone knows of any. thanks |
Darin McGrew |
Jun 7 2015, 10:50 PM
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WDG Member Group: Root Admin Posts: 8,365 Joined: 4-August 06 From: Mountain View, CA Member No.: 3 |
After C++, I'd go for Java, then Python.
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Terminator |
Jun 7 2015, 11:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 19-March 15 Member No.: 22,398 |
Thanks, my plan was to take Java next. I'll read up on Python, I always see Python and Java for job openings.
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pandy |
Jun 8 2015, 03:42 AM
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🌟Computer says no🌟 Group: WDG Moderators Posts: 20,730 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 6 |
Regarding JavaScript I think Flanagan still is *the* book. It's more of a reference book than a step by step tutorial.
http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596805531.do |
Christian J |
Jun 8 2015, 06:22 AM
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. Group: WDG Moderators Posts: 9,656 Joined: 10-August 06 Member No.: 7 |
Is "ppk on JavaScript" good? Haven't read it myself. http://quirksmode.org/book/
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pandy |
Jun 8 2015, 07:01 AM
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🌟Computer says no🌟 Group: WDG Moderators Posts: 20,730 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 6 |
I read it partly, or rather skimmed it, when it was new. I liked it and meant to read it thoroughly but... So thanks for the reminder!
If my memory serves me right it's neither a reference nor a tutorial. It's more guidelines, best practices, useful tips even if it does go through basic concepts. So maybe not the first book you should read, but one definitely worth reading, sort of puts things right. Again, if my memory serves me... and nothing says it does. |
Terminator |
Jun 12 2015, 09:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 19-March 15 Member No.: 22,398 |
Thanks for the book suggestions, I will check out the Flanagan one after I have learned the basics of JavaScript.
But I am loving C++ so far and learning it fast, I might have to make that a priority over Web Programming. |
Frederiek |
Jun 13 2015, 02:44 AM
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Programming Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 5,146 Joined: 23-August 06 From: Europe Member No.: 9 |
Also have a look at "Eloquent Javascript" by Marijn Haverbeke at http://eloquentjavascript.net .
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Kelly008 |
Oct 6 2015, 11:47 AM
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I would recommend you to learn Java after C++ as they are mostly learned one after another.
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