What is the best way to learn to program in Windows ?
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Visual Studio .Net is the best environment out there. You can program in any of the .NET languages, including C++, C# and Visual Basic. It is not the cheapest...
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I use notepad++ its a free program that you can search for and download. once you have it you can put it in c++ mode and start writng. once your finished compile it
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Learn the basics of Visual Basic and write a program for a simple calculator (like the one that comes built in to Windows). It's incredibly easy to write (only about a dozen or so lines of code), but seems impressive to most non-computer oriented people.
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Some good topics:\n\nException Handling\nTemplates\nThe Standard Library\nMultiple Inheritance\n\nA great resource is Thinking in C++ by Bruce Eckel. You can download a free copy of the book from his website here: http://www.mindview.net/Books/TICPP/ThinkingInCPP2e.html\n\nAs far as learning Windows programming, the best resource is Programming Applications for Windows by Jeffrey Richter. It is out of print though, so the best way to get it would be via Amazon, EBay, etc. MSDN is also a great source (More as a reference though).\n\nYou should also consider C++/CLI, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite languages. All the power of C++ as well as the power of the .Net framework.
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You want to learn Visual Basic (or VBA) for Windows.   The Microsoft website has some orientation tutorials. \n\nVisit www.microsoft.com\nthen search for     vba tutorial\n\nAlso try\nhttp://www.functionx.com/excel/\n\nHappy Learning
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Microsoft website has alot of stuff to learn. Go to www.microsoft.com \ncheck that out. also go to help and support center in your computer and just type any question that you have.\nalso windows xp has some tutoring programs intalled in it. try to find in your all programs.
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Get an old pc with MS BASIC on it, and then look around for a "Idiot's Guide..." book about BASIC. It's so out dated though... Why not learn C#, C++, J#...?
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It depends on what exactly you want to do. If you want to learn more on OS programming, it's mostly C, you can also learn GNU assembler, which is somewhat different from DOS one. Otherwise learn Java or Python.
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You can go on line and train yourself.  If you spend the time and research, you can even email the companies who make the software programs.   Many of them will allow you to use their teaching software to learn from.\n\nIt is not very difficult to learn at home, and it is free.
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You can always buy the software and learn it at home.  I think it will cost a lot of money though.  \n\nhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/learning/default.aspx\n\nOr you can Download the Free Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition.  Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition is a free, lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice, and student developer.  \n\nhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/\n\nEnjoy learning!
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sorry sohail but VB is something that can't be taught in a short time.\ntry going to tutorialized.com or just google it n find a good site.\n\nbe prepared for a looooooooooong journey of VB
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I got the C# Jump Start book (or something like that).  It was pretty good.\n\nDon't even try it without Visual Studio though.\n\nDon't get frustrated by the syntax and complete lack of help on Microsoft's part.  I use ExpertsExchange.com and get answers to any technical problem I'm having in minutes.
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what kind of program are you doing?? all i know is visual basic stuff
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www.programmersheaven.com\nwww.cplusplus.com\n\nThese 2 I find are the best.
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Writing software for the Windows Operating System might be a start.\n\n\nStart learning Visual Basic .NET.  Start with the Teach Yourself Visual Basic .NET in 24 hours, then Teach yourself Visual Basic .NET in 21 (a more comprehensive book) and then find a book on Advanced Visual Basic .NET.\n\nEvery application involves databases now, and there is no way around it.  But if you read those three books that I mentioned, you will have a great understanding of software engineering (and computer programming) and will be able to start writing your own software applications.\n\nEngineering is just a term that involves creating designs.  So what a software engineer does is creates a layout or design of a program to show how the program will work.   Then you take that design and write code to fit the design.
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practice, practice, practice! Experience is the best teacher. \n\nI've found that the best way is to write programs for other people. That way, you are challenged to try new things (web service, database connections, automation) that you might not have tried on your own.
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There are many programs on the net capable of doing this. I recommend you this one. Is very good, meaning is very easy to learn and to accomodate with.