[wplug] writing programs

[Michael Smith]

The best way to learn to program, IMHO, is to program. Pick a 
programming language that's well-documented, then try building some 
easy crap like "hello, world" in it.

Then try to figure out how to do a penny-flipping simulation. Then 
enhance it by calculating some statistics on the program.

Then try to write a program that spits your input into a text file.

Then try to write a program that puts a red dot in the middle of a blue 
screen. (that was fun on my Apple ][)

etc...

Don't start by trying to write Super Mario Bros, trust me, but once you 
know how to navigate the library and recycle other people's code (with 
permission, of course) you'll be well on your way.

Peace!

-Mike

On May 26, 2005, at 9:05 PM, Steve Bierly wrote:

> Hello,
> I am seriously interested in cryptology, and game
> design. I have no clue where to start what books
> should I read, what programming languages I should
> learn,etc. Any information on this subject would be
> helpful.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
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Thanks,
Michael A. Smith