Where should a newbie start?
 

I am new to programming slightly, and just jumped back in. I know how to make simple programs ("Your character: #", addition, math, basics, etc.) and would like to know, where should I head next? I want to nail the language, but don't want to try anything too simple or anything too complicated. You know? This is my first language, but what I already know is easy for me, and I am pretty bright and think logically. Just need a push down the hill into programming, you know?

The best place to answer this question is the intro page.This is a recent link this question was answered. And please read the rules.

Good Luck.

If you want to continue in C, you could start by gradually increasing the complexity of your programs... include things like file io, databases, networking, devices, cryptography, etc. If you want to move into the object oriented programming world, pick up some C++.

Time to get into GUI programming and experience those frames, buttons, labels, listboxes, dialogs, spreadsheet grids and notebook pages.

C is a great language to start with and is what I started with but after going to school and learning C++ I was able to pick up most languages from text after that. I would say going to a class room structure and learning some OOP in C++ then moving to some of them fancy dot net programs lol. Seems to be were the money is heading lol. Hope I helped

That thread was about 3 months old? Being that it was Fishbones only post, he probably opted to get into a different industry... :|

Lol man that is sad....I miss fishbones lol didn't even think to check the date on this lol

We won't burn you at the stake I guess. :)
Welcome to the forums... (may want to make an intro thread).

Awww, IR. I was just getting out the lighter fluid and whipping up a marinade....

<puts away rope, lumber, and accelerants>

<gets out boiling roofing tar and big bag of feathers>