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Hi, Ive tried to learn programming on and off for years but have given up many times, mainly because Im trying to teach myself, but my problem is I dont really know what programs I should practice making while teaching myself, that arent boring
and actually lead me to learn the basics of programming (for now) while i make them. I think I would find making ASCII games for now very fun, starting very simple. In the future I want to master C# then move onto C++ and other languages to make
a living in the future freelancing, making applications for sale where I see demand.
1: Im starting with C# this time because its similar to C++ from what Ive read and a tad easier. Does anyone know of any website that has C# programs you can make while going through each of the basics of the language but NOT giving code unless you are
completely stuck and have to check for reference. Im thinking a site that for example says okay: were going to make a program that reads text from a file then outputs it to the screen, but it gives you hints, not code unless you are stuck. I learn best
by trial and error. I always find myself copy and pasting and dont learn anything if they flat out give the code.
2: I know about intellesense and it seems very useful, but how do I look up info on methods or classes I dont know of and how to use them
3: Can anyone tell me of the most useful shortcuts for a new user, I found out that you can for instance use a feature called code snippets that when you type for, then hit tab tab it completes all the syntax for the for loop and it works with others. Does
anyone know any other useful features like that that Im not aware of that will aid me? Especially with syntax while Im learning.
4: Ive always had a problem with research and not knowing what words to type to find what Im searching for because Im searching because I dont know it. Is there a specific way to approach searching for methods and classes that you might need to use in
your program? How do you go about finding them and figuring out how to use them
By the way Im following C# Fundamentals by Bob Tabor right now and I am on video 12.
Thanks in advance.
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and actually lead me to learn the basics of programming (for now) while i make them. I think I would find making ASCII games for now very fun, starting very simple. In the future I want to master C# then move onto C++ and other languages to make
a living in the future freelancing, making applications for sale where I see demand.
1: Im starting with C# this time because its similar to C++ from what Ive read and a tad easier. Does anyone know of any website that has C# programs you can make while going through each of the basics of the language but NOT giving code unless you are
completely stuck and have to check for reference. Im thinking a site that for example says okay: were going to make a program that reads text from a file then outputs it to the screen, but it gives you hints, not code unless you are stuck. I learn best
by trial and error. I always find myself copy and pasting and dont learn anything if they flat out give the code.
2: I know about intellesense and it seems very useful, but how do I look up info on methods or classes I dont know of and how to use them
3: Can anyone tell me of the most useful shortcuts for a new user, I found out that you can for instance use a feature called code snippets that when you type for, then hit tab tab it completes all the syntax for the for loop and it works with others. Does
anyone know any other useful features like that that Im not aware of that will aid me? Especially with syntax while Im learning.
4: Ive always had a problem with research and not knowing what words to type to find what Im searching for because Im searching because I dont know it. Is there a specific way to approach searching for methods and classes that you might need to use in
your program? How do you go about finding them and figuring out how to use them
By the way Im following C# Fundamentals by Bob Tabor right now and I am on video 12.
Thanks in advance.
View the full article