OOP would be python? Okay. this is what I'm thinking; learn BASH and then C and then Python. Is C and C++ that different? :-)~MIKE~(-: On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 8:30 AM, Keith Smith wrote: > I learned how to program at the junior college and the university. I > started in academia in 1983 with punch cards. From my experience I would > recommend learning how to program by learning straight old C. If your > really apply yourself and really learn C you will have a better go of > things when working with other languages. Assembler is a good idea as > well. You may never use it however it will give you some interesting > insight. Stay away from Object Oriented Programming until you master C. > Then learn OOP. > > > > > > > On 2015-03-01 23:47, Michael Havens wrote: > >> I am tackling a hard task. I was talking with someone on IRC and this >> is part of the exchange we had: >> >> I've decided I need to learn scripting before I do the other >> wargames >> what do you think? BASH or Python? >> both have their applications >> although I hardly use advanced bash scripts to solve >> challenges >> so I'd go for python >> if you're interested in the other overthewire wargames... >> understanding php is pretty much a requirements for natas >> >> for the other OTW wargames, some understanding of C, C++ >> and/or assembly is very useful >> >> So I need to learn a few things. >> Does anyone have any personal experience with learning any of these on >> your own or have you gone through a book and thought, 'Gosh, I wish >> they would have taught me that way.' If so please, share with the >> class. >> >> :-)~MIKE~(-: >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > -- > Keith Smith > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >