Learning to programme

[Brandlingill]

Hi.

I became interested in programming not too long ago so at the moment I only know some of the basics, and although it is primarily a hobby for me there may be the opportunity to write a few basic programmes at work. I bought Aurora earlier this evening and I'd like to ask your advice if I may?

As I read some of the posts here there were a number of references to C++ so do you think that it would be a good language to learn? What I mean is, are C++ and Aurora similar enough that I could learn Aurora by reading a book about C++? I only ask because there are a lot of books about C++ available.

If you have any other advice about how to learn Aurora in-depth I'd very much appreciate it.

Thank you.

[Kale]

The first thing i would do is open the Aurora editor and select 'Aurora Users Guide' from the 'Help' menu. In there you'll find an Aurora Tutorial. Try reading through that and see if you learn anything.

In regard to your question, Aurora is like C++ but not entirely in syntax. In other words some of Aurora is like C++ but some isn't. I think that reading a beginners book about C++ could help you with Aurora, especially to get your head around object orientated programming and classes and objects.

Plus the best way to learn is look at others source code and ask lots of questions.

[Brandlingill]

Thank you Kale, it was good of you to reply so soon. I've printed out the user's guide and will go through it all this weekend. From what you said I will certainly try a beginners C++ book as well.

[ExMember001]

don't forget to look at the examples that comes with Aurora.
Lots of tricks to learn from that, and if you don't understand a part of it just ask questions

Programme with 2 "m" and a "e" are you french ? 

[Bruce Peaslee]

From what you said I will certainly try a beginners C++ book as well.

Not a bad idea, but I became frustrated because Aurora is not C++ and won't compile C++ examples. Kale's remarks about OOP are valid. It is an important aspect of Aurora.

[Brandlingill]

Not a bad idea, but I became frustrated because Aurora is not C++ and won't compile C++ examples.

I see your point. Perhaps then I should read such a book but compare it to Aurora along the way.

don't forget to look at the examples that comes with Aurora.
Lots of tricks to learn from that, and if you don't understand a part of it just ask questions

Will do, thanks.

Programme with 2 "m" and a "e" are you french ? 

I live in the UK Krypt.