Starting to Learn Programming

[Harry]

Hi,
I am a system administrator who wants to move to Web
App. development. I have read quite a lot articles
regarding .net framework and visual studio.net and feel
comfortable to start learning coding. I have inclination
towards c#. I know a little bit about c programming. What
resource would you suggest to start with(please know that
I am new to programming). Your reponse would be greatly
appreciated.

Regards
Harry

[Henrik Dahl]

Harry,

I would suggest to graduate in computer science from a respected university.
Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

"Harry" <ha*********@ms n.com> wrote in message
news:a2******** *************** *****@phx.gbl.. .

Hi,
I am a system administrator who wants to move to Web
App. development. I have read quite a lot articles
regarding .net framework and visual studio.net and feel
comfortable to start learning coding. I have inclination
towards c#. I know a little bit about c programming. What
resource would you suggest to start with(please know that
I am new to programming). Your reponse would be greatly
appreciated.

Regards
Harry

[Harry]

To learn Web App. development do i need to undergo some
computer science graduation as mentioned by Henrik ??????

[YinYang]

"Harry" <an*******@disc ussions.microso ft.com> wrote in message
news:98******** *************** *****@phx.gbl.. .

To learn Web App. development do i need to undergo some
computer science graduation as mentioned by Henrik ??????

of course not. Henrik wants to do that when he graduates high school but
people like you and me are past that point so we must teach ourselves just
as you're doing. i would get any beginner's book on C# and start writing
programs. set projects for yourself. create a website that collects for
information, etc.

trust me, anyone that comes right out of college with a computer science
degree is not qualified to be a web developer. they still have a lot to
learn.

[Joe Mayo]

Hi Harry,

Here's a C# Tutorial that I wrote. It is geared toward beginners.

http://www.csharp-station.com/Tutorial.aspx

Joe
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http://www.csharp-station.com

"Harry" <ha*********@ms n.com> wrote in message
news:a2******** *************** *****@phx.gbl.. .

Hi,
I am a system administrator who wants to move to Web
App. development. I have read quite a lot articles
regarding .net framework and visual studio.net and feel
comfortable to start learning coding. I have inclination
towards c#. I know a little bit about c programming. What
resource would you suggest to start with(please know that
I am new to programming). Your reponse would be greatly
appreciated.

Regards
Harry

[cashdeskmac]

Hi Harry,

I too am new to C#, but unlike you I have no previous computer experience.
I started a distance learning course but the content was very thin and vague,
so I bought C# for Dummies and went on from there. I also own the book at
this link
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...40043?v=glance as well as this one http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/pnetwinaps/

Both helped me gain an MCP inside of 9 months while holding down a full time
job. Hope that helps.

Alan

"Harry" wrote:

To learn Web App. development do i need to undergo some
computer science graduation as mentioned by Henrik ??????

[Glenn Wilson]

go to www.asp.net and or www.gotdotnet.com, on these sites there are links
to Quickstarts, these have helped me... Also start Downloading examples and
then pick the code to pieces, The next Thing that I would suggest (As some
one did to me) find a project that is active on www.gotdotnet.com or
sourceforge that you like, download the code and read it. then go to the
requested features and try an implement them. Also try to get on the
development teams.

"Harry" <ha*********@ms n.com> wrote in message
news:a2******** *************** *****@phx.gbl.. .

Hi,
I am a system administrator who wants to move to Web
App. development. I have read quite a lot articles
regarding .net framework and visual studio.net and feel
comfortable to start learning coding. I have inclination
towards c#. I know a little bit about c programming. What
resource would you suggest to start with(please know that
I am new to programming). Your reponse would be greatly
appreciated.

Regards
Harry

[Henrik Dahl]

Yin,

I completely agree with you, that a degree in computer science is not a
panacea and obviously it's not necessary in order to do some programming. My
point is, that it's a necessary prerequisite if you want to deal with e.g.
architecture of major systems including som www programming and the like.
Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

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"Harry" <an*******@disc ussions.microso ft.com> wrote in message
news:98******** *************** *****@phx.gbl.. .

To learn Web App. development do i need to undergo some
computer science graduation as mentioned by Henrik ??????

of course not. Henrik wants to do that when he graduates high school but
people like you and me are past that point so we must teach ourselves just
as you're doing. i would get any beginner's book on C# and start writing
programs. set projects for yourself. create a website that collects for
information, etc.

trust me, anyone that comes right out of college with a computer science
degree is not qualified to be a web developer. they still have a lot to
learn.

[Henrik Dahl]

Harry,

Try to imagine yourself being at the hospital as you need surgery. If we do
not take certificates that tell about operational skills, as e.g. MCP
certificates do, which of these backgrounds of the staff doing the surgery
would you prefer:

a) A butcher.
b) A surgeon.

If you think "A surgeon", it could indicate that you favour educational
background. Your statement in the beginning was a bit like, I would like to
work with money, what should I do. It's obvious, that if you're satisfied
working as a cash tray operator, you don't need a masters degree in economy.
If you want to deal with corporate financial aspects a masters degree in
economy would probably be a necessary prerequisite.
You could read and understand Inside C# second edition and ASP.NET step by
step, both from MS press.

You could also go for MCP certificates of some relevant kind. Until now I've
never met a person holding a masters degree in computer science who had
difficulties in taking a MCP.
Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

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To learn Web App. development do i need to undergo some
computer science graduation as mentioned by Henrik ??????

[YinYang]

"Henrik Dahl" <He********@com munity.nospam> wrote in message
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Yin,

I completely agree with you, that a degree in computer science is not a
panacea and obviously it's not necessary in order to do some programming. My point is, that it's a necessary prerequisite if you want to deal with e.g.
architecture of major systems including som www programming and the like.
Henrik,

I would agree it is desirable however the original poster clearly wouldnt
list that as a valid option. "On The Job" is another way to learn as well
though. I dont have a computer science degree but i think i have a pretty
decent handle on the architectures involved in programming for the www. even
had i a CS degree what i would have learned 20 years ago (blush) would be
somewhat (although not completely) irrelevant by now. what i've learned in
the past 5 to 7 years has been the greatest asset to me and my carreer.

That being said, anyone that thinks they can enter the workforce today and
expect to work on complex systems should have a CS degree under their belt.

Regards,
yin :)
Best regards,

Henrik Dahl

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"Harry" <an*******@disc ussions.microso ft.com> wrote in message
news:98******** *************** *****@phx.gbl.. .

To learn Web App. development do i need to undergo some
computer science graduation as mentioned by Henrik ??????

of course not. Henrik wants to do that when he graduates high school but people like you and me are past that point so we must teach ourselves just as you're doing. i would get any beginner's book on C# and start writing
programs. set projects for yourself. create a website that collects for
information, etc.

trust me, anyone that comes right out of college with a computer science
degree is not qualified to be a web developer. they still have a lot to
learn.