How do you become a coder

[abeisgreat]

Ok there was alot of info in that. So you think i should start learning C and then once I master it ( or get pretty good ) move on to java?

[Cap'n 1time]

Ok there was alot of info in that. So you think i should start learning C and then once I master it ( or get pretty good ) move on to java?

It can be argued that there is no point to "move on" to java. C is a very powerful language. Then again learning new things is always good I guess.

[abeisgreat]

Ok but I should still start by learning C and using the devkit pro to compile it. Right?

[quzar]

JAVA and C are two different paths you can take to learn the basics. java has it's uses for rapid application development, cross platform software, and in general most stuff to do with the web. C is easier to learn, but harder to deal with (if that makes any sense).

[abeisgreat]

Ok so which would you recomend?

[gunntims0103]

JAVA and C are two different paths you can take to learn the basics. java has it's uses for rapid application development, cross platform software, and in general most stuff to do with the web. C is easier to learn, but harder to deal with (if that makes any sense).

I tried learning C, but unfortunatly it was way to hard for me. I found it a bit complicated. Hek i couldnt even download a compiler and get it working

[Junixx]

Heres a PAlib Wiki/tutorial site:

http://www.palib.info/wiki/doku.php?id=day1

If your interested in trying PAlib out, despite the rumours of it bricking your DS, I've never had a problem with running any PAlib games...

I haven't been working on anything because I've been really busy with school and my social life ( )

[quzar]

I tried learning C, but unfortunatly it was way to hard for me. I found it a bit complicated. Hek i couldnt even download a compiler and get it working

Like I said. Harder to deal with. It is however, much easier to learn.

[abeisgreat]

Ok I think i understand. You say I should learn C

[gunntims0103]

Ok I think i understand. You say I should learn C

truthfully i say learn LUA first, I think if your gonna learn the C langauge you should pick up a beginners book because the tutorials are a bit "limited". That was my flaw when i was trying to learn C. Lua is very easy to learn and it will give you a basis on how coding works and give you a bit of a feel for coding, but if your gonna learn C first i wish you luck. Again its what ever you want to do