Help beginning to write my own programs

[Garibaldi]

I was thinking about writing my own program, maybe another GUI for DVD Author. I don't know anything about programming though, where should I look or who should I talk to to get started?
Thanks,
Garibaldi

[Capmaster]

What language have you considered? There are several that are fairly intuitive, like flavors of Visual Basic and VB.bin.

When I learned VB the first time I used the self-tutorial that came with the VB package. It consisted of lessons and tests. It was a fast-track to learning VB. I recommend that course.

The next level wou;d probably be buying course material from a third party for self-study.

Then you have a course at the local community college, or a training center that caters to businesses in the area. Most offer accelerated courses in programming.

Good luck, Garibaldi

[stiltman]

I would recommend VB.NET or C#

[Garibaldi]

What language have you considered? There are several that are fairly intuitive, like flavors of Visual Basic and VB.bin.

When I learned VB the first time I used the self-tutorial that came with the VB package. It consisted of lessons and tests. It was a fast-track to learning VB. I recommend that course.

So Cap, it sounds like Visual Basic and VB.bin are probably the easiest. Where could I download either of them to get started? Are there some on-line tutorials besides the one included?

Good luck, Garibaldi wink.gif

Thanks, I'm sure I'll' need it!

[Garibaldi]

I was just looking around at download.com and found this:
http://www.download.com/NetXP/3000-2070_4-10320394.html?tag=lst-0-3
Would this be useful for me once I get Visual Basic, since a GUI might be an easier start?

[Capmaster]

I was just looking around at download.com and found this:
http://www.download.com/NetXP/3000-2070_4-10320394.html?tag=lst-0-3
Would this be useful for me once I get Visual Basic, since a GUI might be an easier start?

Looks good. You definitely want that, but I think you ought to try it before you use add-ons.

I mis-typed. It's VB.NET like Stilt mentioned. I don't believe it's freeware. I think it's a purchase-only, but if I'm wrong someone will correct me here. VB is soooo easy to learn.

[ViRaL1]

I'll see if i can find the link, but there was a way to download VB.Net free from M$.