Is This Good To Learn Programming?

[wildgoosespeeder]

Microsoft Small Basic

Is this a good program to learn the basics of programming or are there better techniques out there? I already know the basics but I would like to know so other people can learn with ease.

[Leech]

If your machine runs on Windows, you can download Visual Basic Express, google "VB.NET tutorials" and start with Visual Basic.NET

It will take you on the high road to becoming a programmer in my opinion.

[wildgoosespeeder]

I forgot I even created this thread.

I do think Visual Basic is a great way to learn basics before moving onto more complicated coding structures like the ones found in C++. I would know because I found my calling accidentally in high school learning Visual Basic 6. I picked it up very quickly. Is Microsoft Small Basic just as good?

[BFD]

I just looked over the Small Basic FAQ on MSDN. If you have already had a class in VB 6 (or just learned it on your own), then Small Basic is probably a waste of time. Download Visual Studio Express and try the tutorials is probably your best bet. The msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/default.aspx site seemed to be pretty good when I reviewed it a few years ago, but it might be too beginner oriented now.

[Bob]

Jul 19, 2011 18:33:53 GMT -8 Leech said:

It will take you on the high road to becoming a programmer in my opinion.

If by high road you mean "completely disconnected from any reputable development technology" then I completely agree.