With the advent of information technology, programming is becoming an increasingly necessary and in-demand skill. However, writing your own programs requires not only prior training, but also a special mindset.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on a programming language. The choice depends only on you, because basic level programs can be done in all languages in about the same way. Professionals arrange languages in roughly the following order according to their "breadth of capabilities": pascal, basic, delphi, C. Although this classification is very subjective - it is just that different languages exist for different purposes. Today, it is C ++ programming that is most often used, so it makes sense to start learning right away from this language.
Step 2
Pick up software. Certainly, work in the Borland series is a sandbox for every programmer: it is the oldest and most inconvenient programming environment that still works under DOS. The point of using it is that it is very strict with respect to syntax and correct algorithms, while more modern studios, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, will correct half of the errors for you in the process, and you will not even understand that you made them - that, certainly harmful, especially at first. However, after basic mastery of the language (having reached, for example, working with texts), it is simply necessary to switch to VS, since you are unlikely to apply the software written through Borland in practice.
Step 3
Use the For Dummies series. They are written in an extremely understandable language and will help you quickly and completely learn the programming language. If the information that the book will provide you is not enough, look for another, more serious literature. Always combine reading with practice, and pay special attention to writing algorithms - this will be very useful to you in the future.
Step 4
Start writing your own programs after learning the language. The training can take from several weeks to a couple of months, but don't worry - after the first lesson you will be able to write a working program. However, if you have a certain idea that needs to be implemented, then it is better to start it only when you are completely sure that you can complete the project from three sides: the interface (the environment is responsible for most of this), the algorithm and the program code.
