<p>this summer i really wanted to learn more about computer programing particularly visual basic 6...the one that comes with microsoft office in microsoft word...does any1 know where i can get some good tutorials/free lessons on visual basic? i tried my small library but everythin there is obsolete...any help would be appreciated!</p>
<p>Actually MS Office comes with a stripped down version called Visual Basic for Applications. You should start with VB.NET directly, as VB6 is now obsolete. But if you just want to 'get your hands wet', go to <a href="http://www.vbtutor.net%5B/url%5D">www.vbtutor.net</a> :)</p>
<p>This summer I'm trying to learn something for comp sci too:P Right now I'm reading a book about algorithms :P</p>
<p>anyone who knows the basics of programming and wants to learn about algorithms should check out the free training materials (and free internet contests during the school year) at <a href="http://www.usaco.org%5B/url%5D">www.usaco.org</a></p>
<p>I think you're better off starting with perl (<a href="http://www.perl.com%5B/url%5D">www.perl.com</a>) or PHP (<a href="http://www.php.net)%5B/url%5D">www.php.net)</a>.</p>
<p>Don't go the ways of the Dark Side.</p>
<p>dude, if you want to use programming for any math or science related stuff, don't use vb. I would recommend C# or Java instead. VB isn't very friendly to developing algorithms etc, as it is a more form and data collection kind of thing.</p>
<p>whoa...well ive never taken computer science/programming as a class and am an expert in AIM/msn/hotmail messaging and thats about it!! so i don't know the dif between c#, java, or basic just lookin for a place to summer and 2 master by the end of summer..anymore suggestions?!</p>
<p>Yeah, VB.NET isn't that bad, but definitely dont waste your time with VB6.</p>
<p>Infact, if you plan on learning PROGRAMMING rather than Windows, go for C++, Perl etc.</p>
<p>Lemme give you an overview. There are two types of programming:</p>
<p>Fun programming - writing tic tac toe, making simple database, basic stuff
VB.NET... and thats it I think.</p>
<p>Real programming - systematic study of algorithms and datastructures, computationally expensive work, graphics programming, good stuff
C++/C, C#, Java, LISP(I wouldn't do that), FORTRAN, assembly, etc</p>
<p>VB.NET isn't very bad, but you won't find lots of stuff on the internet for real programming stuff. I would study C++, C#, or Java if I were you.</p>
<p>If you have anymore questions on the programming languages mentioned, google it.</p>
<p>fortran is NOT for advanced programming (data structures, algorithms, etc.)</p>
<p>geez man it doesn't matter just go to your library and get any book
don't listen to all these nerds...they just talk talk talk but do nothing</p>
<p>uhh... we program too?</p>
<p>I put FORTRAN under Advanced Programming because you will find many massive scientific projects coded in FORTRAN. Although this isn't the optimal language to code algorithms, they are possible ;)</p>
<p>I wouldn't recommend Visual Basic. I think Visual Basic is used mainly with Excel, but I don't really know. I don't think it is good for developing software. I would recommend C or C++ because the memory management concepts are very important in computer science. Java is also a good choice, but you don't have to explicitly manage your memory. I wouldn't start with anything other than those. To find out how to program, you can google the language and the word "tutorial".</p>
<p>Here are some links:</p>
<p><a href="http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/%5B/url%5D">http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/</a></p>
<p>definately go with C++. VB .Net is kids' stuff; if you actually want to know how pros write the programs that they do, go with c++. That or java. Though I have to say the VB development enviroment is more visual (hence "visual basic"!) and you learn about making buttons, menus, dialog boxes.</p>
<p>homie, having used C++ for 5 years, I can tell you that his experience will C++ will not be very good. It takes at least 6 months to become a decent C++ coder, and there is no way he will be able to understand the code produced by professional programmers. I would recommend C# or Java, and once you feel comfortable, a shift to C++. Java and C# will let you do pretty cool stuff a lot faster than C++, albeit you won't get the speed or control offered by C++.</p>
<p>Think about it this way. Making a Java/C# program is like ordering parts for a plane and building it. Making a program in C++ is like working at Lockheed Martin, and going through autocad custom designing everything. It takes a lot longer, and things can get ugly. But if you succeed, you will fly higher and faster than any mail-order plane.</p>
<p>google:</p>
<p>Thinking in Java</p>
<p>Thinking in C++ Vol 1</p>
<p>Thinking in C++ Vol 2</p>
<p>Go and order Visual Studio 2005 beta 2 from MS for free, and download the express betas.</p>
<p>Go to gamedev.net, and look around, especially in beginners and general programming forums.</p>
<p>All free, and some of the best resources on the net.</p>
<p>well, I learned VB6 as my first language but after doing C++, I realised that even though you have to put in more effort than VB6 the payoff is definately better as you learn more and more to enhance your programs. But if you are an absolute beginner then VB6 will provide you with good info that you can build on for other languages</p>
<p>yeah, VB6 was my first language. I think beginnners need easy languages that give results fast, otherwise they get disinterested or something.</p>
<p>okay so i just realized that the visual basic that i had is visual basic for applications and not visual basic six! :( does anyone know where i can get a free visual basic 6 or C# or C++ or any of these other programing languages...my sincere apologies for my ignorance :)</p>
<p>look 3 posts up(my one). That list of stuff is the best stuff on the net, and is all for free.</p>
<p>You will not find a better IDE for windows for C++/C#/J#/VB/.NET period.</p>