Want to learn programming languages

[BigtimeRyan]

Hey I'm 12 years old and I would love to learn some programming languages like html, css and javascript to help me with a job when I'm older. What are good ways to learn? Video tutorials?
Thanks in advance

[redtom]

http://www.w3schools.com

That'll cover all the basics! Have fun kid!

[dbgtz]

http://www.codecademy.com/
http://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/

Videos will prove most useful when you want to do something a bit more challenging and want to follow how it's done.

[Nick]

I suggest http://www.codecademy.com/ as you can follow along and do projects as it gives it to you.

[the.games]

I would recommend Code Academy too.

In my opinion the best way to learn HTML is to just have a go at coding something and picking it up as you go along, but otherwise Code Academy's the place to go .

[Catchy]

As the above says, you need to get your hands dirty just go for it by using the websites provided and you'll pick up the basics before you know it. Start with HTML and once you feel confident in that have a go at CSS, think of the HTML as the human skeleton and the CSS the flesh to make everything look pretty.

Also a site I used to use but not so much anymore www.forrst.com (I'm not sure if you still need an invite but check it out nevertheless). It's a site for designers and developers the community there is mega supportive and really helpful, so that may be of interest. Just remember you're not going to learn this over night, it'll take time dedication and effort, just like it does when learning any new language.

Good luck!

Edit: I just checked and I have 13 invites for forrst so if you'd like one @BigtimeRyan; or anyone else for that matter who's interested just PM me.

[peteyt]

http://www.codecademy.com/
http://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/

Videos will prove most useful when you want to do something a bit more challenging and want to follow how it's done.

I hear a lot use code academy seems to be pretty handy.

[overskrill]

Just don't use W3Schools, it's horrible.

Usually I disagree with all the "get your hands dirty" things, but that's actually how I became proficient with HTML and CSS. Knowing the two languages alone doesn't mean you'll be able to convert PSDs to HTML/CSS. You also need to know how to slice the images properly into a decent structure.

Regardless, HTML and CSS aren't programming languages. Javascript is debatable, but who actually cares? I'd suggest Ruby on Rails.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ruby-Rails-T.../dp/0321832051

[Ewannn]

Just don't use W3Schools, it's horrible.

Usually I disagree with all the "get your hands dirty" things, but that's actually how I became proficient with HTML and CSS. Knowing the two languages alone doesn't mean you'll be able to convert PSDs to HTML/CSS. You also need to know how to slice the images properly into a decent structure.

Regardless, HTML and CSS aren't programming languages. Javascript is debatable, but who actually cares? I'd suggest Ruby on Rails.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ruby-Rails-T.../dp/0321832051

Why on earth would he learn ruby on rails when he's a beginner?


HTML and CSS are essential for web design. Whilst they're not programming languages they're widely useful and fit in nicely.


Plus, it's much more complicated for a beginner.



OT:


I used www.w3schools.com, started when I was 11. It's really good. I also used a mixture of youtube videos and posting in coding forums for help.

[Kardan]

I've just started learning C++, but that might be a bit complex at the early stages.

http://www.cplusplus.com/