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 <
techlists@phpcoderusa.com>
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.
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> On 2015-03-01 23:47, Michael Havens wrote:
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>> I am tackling a hard task. I was talking with someone on IRC and this
>> is part of the exchange we had:
>>
>> <bmike1> I've decided I need to learn scripting before I do the other
>> wargames
>> <bmike1> what do you think? BASH or Python?
>> <doskop> both have their applications
>> <doskop> although I hardly use advanced bash scripts to solve
>> challenges
>> <doskop> so I'd go for python
>> <doskop> if you're interested in the other overthewire wargames...
>> understanding php is pretty much a requirements for natas
>>
>> <doskop> 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~(-:
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