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From: maward@freenet.vcu.edu
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Subject: Which is the best language to learn?
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 17:26:09 GMT
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I would like to learn how to program! However, I'm not sure the best
way to start. These are some questions that I have concerning my new
career.

1. I have been involved with computers for several years, working with
an assortment of packages from search engines like Folio Views 3.1 to
building home pages with HTML. I realize that this does not much, but
I have to start somewhere. So the question is this: If you were
starting to learn how to program, would you start off learning C++,
Visual Basic or what?. I am also very interested in learning to
program for the Internet. Will these help or should I scrap these and
try to learn Peal first?

2. Is programing something that can be learned from a book, or is this
something I will need to take classes in for a couple of years.

3. What are some good resources for learning this programing -
Community Colleges?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Michael A. Ward

maward@freenet.vcu.edu