KillaBandaid
01-06-2010, 02:31 AM
Alright, first of all I realize this is general and that is why I'm having a problem. I'm quite savvy with computers on a typical user level, but have very little knowledge on the deeper level of computer programming, or the inner workings of a computer or the internet, even the terms for that matter are rather foreign. It would be fair to say I'm on the same level as most people my age (late teens to early 20's). I'm very excited to start pursuing my interests in computers and computer programming but I've come to the "end of the world" as far as my knowledge goes. I have read a good amount, but find a general lack of information or conflicting standpoints on where to start.
Anyway, enough background; my question is where do I start? Where is a good jumping off point? I feel like everything I've learned on my own has been bits and pieces of different stories that I shouldn't be learning quite yet. So do I learn about how the internet works?...how computers work? Do I jump right in with programming? I want to learn it all some day.
I will be starting next semester with an Intro to Programming course, but the professor hasn't responded with what language we will be learning (I'd imagine C), or how to better prepare myself for his class.
I guess in short I'm looking for a finger to point me in the right direction, possibly even someone I can bounce questions off of.
I plan on learning as much as I can, just unsure as to what would be best to learn first. I really appreciate your time and help.
Anyway, enough background; my question is where do I start? Where is a good jumping off point? I feel like everything I've learned on my own has been bits and pieces of different stories that I shouldn't be learning quite yet. So do I learn about how the internet works?...how computers work? Do I jump right in with programming? I want to learn it all some day.
I will be starting next semester with an Intro to Programming course, but the professor hasn't responded with what language we will be learning (I'd imagine C), or how to better prepare myself for his class.
I guess in short I'm looking for a finger to point me in the right direction, possibly even someone I can bounce questions off of.
I plan on learning as much as I can, just unsure as to what would be best to learn first. I really appreciate your time and help.