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Started by Steve_Irwin , Nov 27 2008 04:21 AM

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#1 Steve_Irwin

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Posted 27 November 2008 - 04:21 AM

Hi all,
I have a C programming e book, and wondered if C was a good beginning language? I have no past experience with programming, and I heard from a friend that I should learn C if I was interested in being a software engineer since every driver is coded in C and it's the fastest language. Thanks for answering :thumbsup:

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#2 jpshortstuff

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Posted 27 November 2008 - 09:21 AM

In my personal opinion, yes, C is a good language to begin with. Often people start with things like Java/PHP (I myself started with Java). However, because these languages "do a lot for you", often the programmer doesn't understand everything that is going on behind the scenes, and therefore can be in trouble when unexpected problems occur with their code or program. Learning C first forces you to learn a lot about how computers work and how to work with them to make efficient, robust programs.

I'm sure others will disagree, but I think it is well worth the effort of learning C and then moving on to Java, PHP, C++ or whatever area you want to move into.

Hope that helps.

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#3 Billy O'Neal

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Posted 27 November 2008 - 12:20 PM

C is a good beginning language IF == and this is a big IF -- You are prepared to deal with a steep learning curve.

Agree with JP on this :thumbsup:

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Posted 04 December 2008 - 11:11 PM

I started with C++
I graduated HS in 2006 and at my college (U of Michigan), the CIS intro classes are C++

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Posted 04 December 2008 - 11:39 PM

Can I have a compilier for C? I am going to try and learn it on my own, that or a way to run it in command prompt, such as a file extension on a notepad document + a batch file?

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#6 nigglesnush85

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Posted 09 December 2008 - 03:39 PM

C is a good language to learn.

it's the fastest language.

Can I ask what makes you think that?

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#7 Billy O'Neal

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Posted 09 December 2008 - 06:47 PM

C is a good language to learn.

it's the fastest language.

Can I ask what makes you think that?

Because C gives you access to raw ram addresses and pointers while other languages do not.

EDIT: While it's not the fastest it's the fastest in modern use. (Asm is faster...)

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Edited by Billy O'Neal, 09 December 2008 - 06:48 PM.

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