FalconNine

Ask HN: How can I get started with programming?

Posted by FalconNine on Tuesday November 22, 2016 @09:34AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I asked a question a few weeks ago about the best language to start with programming, and someone suggested to instead come up with a project and learn what I need to complete it. So I'd like to try to create a text adventure, something like Zork. What advice do you have?

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Re:Ask HN: What should I learn as my first programming language? on Thursday October 06, 2016 @09:39AM (#12652320)

Hmm. I kind of want to go for Ruby...but how would it do if I wanted to make simple games? Nothing too fancy but simple pixel games or clicker types.

Re:Ask HN: What should I learn as my first programming language? on Thursday October 06, 2016 @09:11AM (#12652118)

How much easier will new languages be after I've learned Python, assuming that's what I go with?

Re:Ask HN: What should I learn as my first programming language? on Thursday October 06, 2016 @09:10AM (#12652100)

I'm not doing this for work or school or anything, just for fun. I want to make small games as little pet projects, not aiming to make money or anything, just to have a hobby.