Re: Programming?

[Jamie McCarthy <jamie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

misplice@yahoo.com (Andy) writes:

> Ok, I haven't programmed anything since BASIC and I was wondering
> what would be the best language to learn as a starting point for
> others. I've heard C/C++ is a good place to start because some of
> the other languages are offshoots of them and are then easier to
> learn since you know C/C++. Also I know everyone likes teh
> O'Reilly books, but are there anyothers that you would recommend
> as a learning aid?

I would definitely start with C (not C++!) because it's so common.
It's not the greatest language to learn in but if practicality is any
issue at all one hardly has a choice.

I don't know of any good books on learning C.  The one you will need
as a supplement to any tutorial you get is the definitive reference
work, "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan and Ritchie.  That
book may also end up being the only one you need (if you are a
persistent learner, as it has an abrupt learning curve):  so try
starting with it, what the heck.
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