Okay i have a basic knoledge of programming and am starting to learn it in more detail, my only problem is i dont know which language would be best to start on a book i brought suggested starting on Visual Basic, some old posts tha came up on searches said QBasic and a friend who does program says i should start on C or Pascal wha do you all think i should start on?

SEAWORM,
on my opinion you should start in learning VB (I'v started on this).

The truth is, it doesn't matter. If you are serious about programming, you will probably wind up learning many different languages. The choice is entirley up to you and what you want to do with your programming. If you want to easily create simpler programs, use a BASIC language, otherwise, you may want to consider c++ or, if you want to do programming for the web, java.

As far as BASIC goes, it would be better to learn VB than QB, although it is easier to get a free copy of a QB compiler/interpreter.

For java or c++, it is very easy to get free compilers. For java go to the sun microsystems main site, and for c++ try dev c++.

Sometimes I say first C, another times I say Pascal, but the difference is that C is to get a good and open base, but Pascal is the bridge to get in the base. Pascal is specially used to teach programming, because is structured and very nice to learn. You can easily prove your own codes doing complicated things.

the thing that langauge in start does not matter is not right, it does matters alot... a right language in start can build your logic and memory vision and after that you can program in any enviorment on that basis, i started with C++ and believe me now i can program in any language with a little intro which is needed to switch the enviorment, but C++ is the rite laguage to start at basic level, once you will be used to VB.Net in start you can't program at system level becoz your habbits are build to use most of the built in functions and that will hurt you while workin at low level, but if you start with C++ its real easy to program in VB but mention switchin to new enviorment....

so the best option is C++ if you want a clear vision and logic in your mind, start it and you will definately feel yourself confident that you can program in any enviorment...

cheeer up, dont think and start working with C++ and if you need any help material or where to start then just message me, and tell me your id and i will send you all the data necessary to start in C++

with you best of luck (y)

Okay it sounds like even though you havnt said it i should go for C++ though ive heard some bad talk abput it i'll go for that one also does anyone think it would be seriously worth learning HTML because ive been starting to focus on building myself a webpage which is probably as you can guess the reason im on these forums but i mean will it be worth it with all the new software that is coming out it pretty much does everything for you without much use of any code and anyu that i do need i can find on the net for example Dreamweaver MX ive been playing with that and its incredibly easy and i have oinly a basic knoledge of HTML?

It is always better to know the code you are working in, even if you are working with the code through a WYSIWYG program like Dreamweaver. So yes, learn HTML.

Okay is there any easy way to learn to use HTMLor will i jus have to read alot of tutorials and play with other code alot?

Hey shahidiimran i have tried to PM you with no luck could i prehaps have your email or you mine or you could speak with me on IM i am on both Yahoo and MSN just email me for my contact info and i can send you my own then okay?

Okey I donnow what kind of basic knowledge you have but I advise you as a biginner to start up with Vbasic. Because that is a comparatively easier programming. But Keep in mind that it is not the language that counts but the algos are the main things in programming. First master the algos and then you go for the encoding alright?? any questions regarding C++, Vbasic just post it here