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The discussion centers on choosing a programming language for beginners, with participants recommending Python or C# over Visual Basic. Visual Basic is criticized for fostering bad programming habits, while Python is praised for its simplicity and versatility. C# is suggested as a strong alternative due to its structured nature and similarity to Java. Resources for downloading Visual Studio and learning Python are shared, emphasizing the importance of using well-documented languages.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of programming concepts
  • Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio
  • Knowledge of operating systems, specifically Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Awareness of programming languages, particularly Python, C#, and Visual Basic
NEXT STEPS
  • Download and install Visual Studio Express for C# development
  • Explore Python through the official Beginners Guide on the Python Wiki
  • Research the differences between strongly typed and duck-typed languages
  • Practice file handling in C# and Visual Basic using MSDN documentation
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Beginner programmers, educators, and anyone interested in selecting an appropriate programming language for learning and development.

  • #31
I must say that C# is better than VB.
It's not as easy to learn but it seems much better.
 
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  • #32
You can learn more online about this.

As you want to going programming, so you can learn more many tutorial site about this.
 
  • #33
As to the question of "how to remember specificly how to code something", I have one suggestion. And that is to keep, filed in some well-organized fashion, all the code you ever write. In the course of my job, I work with many different programming languages, sometimes within a single day. So I can remember some things but there are always some details that I can't remember. However, I can remember that I once wrote code that did that, and I can pretty easily find the code that I already wrote and then adapt it or learn again from it the details that I need. This is one reason that experience in programming, over time, can really pay off.

All the other strategies suggested above are also very useful.
 
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