So you’ve got a great idea that would work really well as a software program. What do you do next? Most people would let the idea sit, but you don’t have to be like most people. Instead of waiting around for someone to pick up your idea, why not try writing the computer program yourself?
If you want to see your idea come to life, consider computer programming. While it is not something that is simple to learn, it is doable and there are many different levels and degrees of computer programming.
If you want to learn, try checking out some books on the subject. Don’t waste your time with any books that teach you to learn computer programming “quickly”. There is no quick method to computer programming, so the important thing to remember is take your time and understand each concept before you move onto the next.
There are also many online tutorials that you can learn from that will teach you computer programming. If, while learning, you find that you are really enjoying this aspect of computers, you might want to consider a career in computer programming.
If you have basic know how of programming and want to polish your skills then rather working on an application from scratch a good idea is to work on open source applications and try improving and adding new features in those open source applications. If you are having trouble understanding computer programming on your own, try taking a course at your local community college. There you will be able to get hands-on experience and also personalized attention from your instructor. This is especially helpful when you have a lot of questions about computer code. An instructor will also be able to guide you when you find you are having trouble with a certain part of the course lesson.
Some good tools for programmers:
Being a programmer you might also consider about having some useful tools that could help you in the long run. The most important tool undoubtedly is a notepad. In a notepad you can write, edit and save your code. If you are into web programming then a good tool that you can often need is filezilla that allows you to transfer files using a FTP connection. If you like working on remote servers then you might also need remote control software like Tight VNC that allow you to not only manage files on remote servers but also enable you to work in a collaborated environments with co-programmers. However if you are concerned about data security while managing files in remote servers then you should consider Putty, which allows you to transfer files in encrypted form.
To be a proficient programmer you need to keep learning things on regular basis and should be having good mastery on your tools. You will also be responsible for learning the material in a timely manner in order to pass exams. This is especially helpful if you have problems keeping yourself motivated to study on your own. The best thing to remember is to have fun and enjoy what you are learning.