What to learn???

[Chetan1991]

Hi to all!
In my vacations I am planning to learn C++.But I am not sure will it help me in my future or I must learn Java or something else? Pls help..

[champ_rock]

learn PHP and MYsql.. they r great and have a lot of earning potential if u know them well..

[Tech Geek]

java is also good

[wizrulz]

with out c and c++ background it will be hard to learn java...so ur r better of learning c++ 1st...

[ashisharya]

learn c++ then any other lang

[thunderstorm_08]

C and C++ are very important then any other

[tuxfan]

C/C++ = सबका बाप

If you already know programming, start with it. Once you know those things then you will easily pick up things like Java and PHP because basic syntax and a lot of other things is same!!

However, if you don't know programming you may find it little difficult initially because every small mistake will give unexpected results. If you are new, start with something simpler like VB.

C/C++ are like deep sea, you better not learn swimming in deep sea. Start with a swimming pool Frist get hold of basic concepts like variable types, loops, conditions, commands, functions, assignments, type conversion, etc.

[khattam_]

Start with C.... then goto C++...

Then you can learn either Java or PHP\mySql or both.....

[MysticDews]

U can start with C++ then move on to Java... (u wud find it tuf to do Java w/o c++)
Or u can go for VB and then vb.net..They are interesting too..

Wish u good luck

[Chetan1991]

Thanx tuxfan!
Actually I know only BASIC! So I've decided first to learn VB and then C++.
Are online courses better than the ones in institutes?If yes,pls let me know about some.

[tuxfan]

Best thing is to get a book. I have learnt VB6 thru following books in the sequence.

1. VB6 in 21 days
2. More VB6 in 21 days
3. VB6 How To
4. VB6 Database How To

This will be easier than online resources.

[int86]

where to learn php online.

[mediator]

http://www.w3schools.com/

[Siddharth Maheshwari]

I think u should go for C and then C++ .After learning these when ur basics will be clear u can learn JAVA.I know C and then directly tried to do java but it is really tough so i am learning C++ now.I think u have interest in software design like me so u can also learn VB6 .Its very easy and effective.I learned visual basic because i like creating visual softwares.U must opt for it.

[tuxfan]

Originally Posted by int86

where to learn php online.

Search for some e-books!

[ApoorvKhatreja]

I suggest learning Python before any other programming language. Get real. Most of the big IT companies these days need Python programmers. The Google search engine is based on Python. It's easier to understand, and the program lengths in Python are way shorter that in any language.

http://www.ibiblio.org/obp/thinkCSpy/

Here's a link to a tutorial. It's the best one I found online. I personally learnt Python from this. Do read the first few chapters even if you don't want to learn Python. They are important and will give you the basic skills needed for smart programming.

1. Python.
2. C
3. C++
4. LUA.
5. TCL
6. Visual Basic.
7. PHP
8. RealBasic.
9. Java.

[vikassethi]

Two combinations that can earn you big money:
1. php, mysql. You will get hundreds of buyers wanting sites with these two combinations.
2. .Net. Visual Basic 2005 is easier to learn and after you have done this you do not require any other language. Days of C++ wil begone in coming 5 to 10 years as Microsoft's future vision is based upon XML and it was every future programming platform to be on .Net.

[ApoorvKhatreja]

Visual Basic? What the hell would anybody need to learn that for?

[vikassethi]

Originally Posted by ApoorvKhatreja

Visual Basic? What the hell would anybody need to learn that for?

I said Visual Basic 2005. It is not Visual Basic 6.

[tuxfan]

Originally Posted by ApoorvKhatreja

Visual Basic? What the hell would anybody need to learn that for?

To quickly start writing windows based applications! Don't underestimate VB. It really is feature rich and powerful! It is also very easy to learn. You could write your first "Hello World" application within 5 minutes of learning and that too with a decent interface in a Window with command button and other elements!

[Pathik]

see this link to learn php .. w3schools.com

[vikassethi]

Originally Posted by tuxfan

To quickly start writing windows based applications! Don't underestimate VB. It really is feature rich and powerful! It is also very easy to learn. You could write your first "Hello World" application within 5 minutes of learning and that too with a decent interface in a Window with command button and other elements!

I would like to add to it. VB 2005 is the technology for future. Microsoft's roadmap for future gives top prority to VB 2005 and future versions and as on .Net framework all language have equal power, VB 2005 is the most popular language too.

[esumitkumar]

C++ can be learnt without learning C..There is a very good book "Object Oriented Programming using C++ " by Robert Lafore..Galgotia Publications...

so no need to learn C ..just zzzzoooom C++....then u can move to Java