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Learning to program on punchcards
I'd like to try programming with punch cards once in my life. How can I do this?
I'm in my 30s, and grew up entirely in the PC era, programming on computers with screens and keyboards. I want to ...
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How to digest technical information quicker? [closed]
I'm studying algorithms and data structures at the moment and it's pretty easy for the most part but sometimes I forget small to large details. I try to make connections with other things which I know ...
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How does one present his programming knowledge? [closed]
I am having trouble organizing the programming languages I know, the ones I used to know and those that I recently started learning.
I am talking both about an on-line profile, just like this one on ...
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Things to do before learning Java [closed]
I'm interested in Android and I read online that we should learn basic Java before jumping into Android.
I dont have much experiance in programming. Maybe you can call me noob in this field and I ...
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Introducing keen, non-technical people to basic web concepts? [closed]
Sorry if this seems to be off-topic: I thought before posting it, but I believe it's a question likely to be relevant to many programmers in the next few years.
I've just started work in the 'new ...
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What is the best code reference in your opinion? [closed]
One of the methods to improve programming ability is reading good code. In your opinion, what is the best code reference in each field?
C : linux kernel
C++ : STL
Network Programming : 4.4BSD-Lite
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What are the advantages of Ceylon over Java?
Looking for the recent and powerful upcoming programming languages over net, I came across Ceylon. I dropped in at ceylon-lang.org and it says:
Ceylon is deeply influenced by Java. You see, we're ...
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How can i calculate the running balance for debit and credit on the same row in ms access 2007? [closed]
I am having a table which contains the debit and credit fields. I want to calculate the running balance on each row. Please help Me
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websites that show real world scenarios for OOP beginners so that they can implement them
Since programmers learn more by implementing the real world scenarios rather then by gaining theoretical knowledge and concepts about programming, I wanted to know that is there any website that tells ...
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Is it normal to feel like you forgot many things in language after a lapse? [closed]
I'm coming back to C++ after a month. I still didn't start practicing but seeing my old code gives me nauseous feeling like I'm seeing something new even with simple small code.
Is this normal? Will ...
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A programming language for 3 years old boy? [closed]
I taught my boy to write his first Java Swing HelloWorld yesterday, which lead me to think if it is too early to learn coding for a boy like him?
Any recommendations?
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training plan for asp.net and c#
I would like to create a self-taught training plan for C# / ASP.NET. Assume that I have the basics in place.(I know how to use VS2010, understand HTML/CSS etc)
How would you structure this training ...
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How important is self-teaching in the programming field? [closed]
I'm 16. I've started programming about a year ago when I was going to start high-school. I'm going for a career in programming, and I'm doing my best to learn as much as I can. When I first started, I ...
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any suggestions for my career [closed]
i am 17 years old doing my intermediate i am just totally confused that what to do after my inter, here my parents gave me two options either engineering or degree . i am not so good at studying like ...
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How does a beginner programmer find a mentor for learning from doing? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find programming mentor?
I've been teaching myself basic programming (I can drink 99 bottles of beer with Ruby pretty fast) and I have a decent amount of ...
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Equivalent of common IntelliJ actions in vim for C development
I am attempting to move from IntelliJ IDEA to vim, primarily for C development. What are the equivalent of the following common IntelliJ features/tasks in vim (and what plugin is required if any)?
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Need to learn powershell for sharepoint configuration [closed]
I need to be familiar with at least the basics of using powershell to configure sharepoint solutions and their user accounts over the next couple of weeks.
Would general powershell learning resources ...
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Practical questions for mastering programming skills [closed]
I am a beginner programmer who studies by himself. I am aware that when studying practical skills, like programming, it is very important to have a hands on experience.
However the examples which are ...
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.Net developer planning to learn iOS development
I am a C#/.Net developer with 6 years of working experience and I have got some C++ background knowledge also. I have been thinking to learn iOS development. I want to know normally difficult the ...
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Question regarding approach to programming and testing
I have read somewhere that the cost of resolving bugs increases if it is not resolved at the initial stage. My question is:
Which approach should I take while creating programs:
Divide program ...
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Appropriate programming language to design a music software
I want to design a software for my musical instrument which is a rhythmic one (there is no melody).
All I want these software to do is :
make the user able to compose music
play what user has ...
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How do you estimate the time required for a “research phase” in agile development?
In the context of agile development, what is the appropriate amount of learning that an engineer should engage in before implementing a solution to a problem?
If an engineer knows she is too ignorant ...
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How to be a successful programmer without a CS degree [closed]
Disclaimers (Please read before jumping to answer):
I've seen a number of questions similar to the one I would like to ask, so here are some similar questions.
IMHO They are neither completely what ...
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Recommendations for teaching junior programmers good coding style
I am a big fan of good coding style, producing clean, clear code that runs well and is easy to use and integrate into larger systems. I believe that we programmers are essentially craftspeople who ...
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Procedure or Event Driven Language For Education [closed]
I am here to ask a question that has been asked many times before. What programming language should I learn to become a intelligent conceptual programmer?
Many people agree, you do not have to ...
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XP, TDD or DDD - Which one should I learn first? [closed]
I want to learn XP, TDD and DDD to improve myself. My problem is I have general ideas of what they are but I don't know which one should I learn first, do I need to learn something before other?
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Should large or old Codebases be expected to be easy to navigate?
I'm an Undergraduate Computer Science Student currently on a placement year at a company that produces and supports a large enterprise web application. I'm loving the experience of seeing how software ...
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Tips for going from personal projects to enterprise scale projects
I wanted to know if anyone had any tips for transitioning from small personal projects and coursework, to a large enterprise scale project?
Im in my second year at university and have attained a ...
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Should a new programmer focus on a single technology until he's proficient at it?
Ok, I've been teaching a buddy how to program for a while now. He's a very fast learner, and he's quite good at programming so far. However, he has one "issue" I keep trying to correct.
He jumps in ...
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Resources for learning VB6 for experienced developers [closed]
I'm a (fairly language agnostic, but primarily) .NET developer, and for a new job I'm going to have to do some maintenence on an VB6 application (condolances accepted, it's an awesome job, so hey, ...
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What is the best approach to studying TAOCP
I have a question what is the best way to study 4 volumes of The Art of computer programming and Hacker delight by Henry S. Warren ? Is there any website that focus on study group that uses TAOCP?
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Is it possible to increase the levels of abstraction I can hold in my head/reason about at once? How would I go about this? [closed]
I'd like to be able to read through fifteen pages of assembly code and know what it does. I'd like to be able to write programs that write programs that write programs that write programs.
We've ...
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What do you code first to learn a new language, library, or framework? [closed]
Every language, framework, and library has its own syntax, quirks, and pitfalls.
What Program, Game, etc. do you code in order to learn these unique characteristics?
How do you decide on what ...
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take my Java skills to the next level [closed]
I am well versed in the basics of Java programming, although through most of my career I have been maintaining, upgrading, and debugging someone else's Java code. I am mainly familiar with basic ...
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Are there currently any modern, standardized, aptitude test for software engineering?
Background
I am a working software engineer who is in the midst of seeking out a new contract for the next year or so. In my search, I am enduring several absurd technical interviews as indicated by ...
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NoSql databases - Decent tutorial/book that covers the concepts
Am looking for a good resource on learning the concepts behind NoSql databases.
Most things I find are related to a specific technology (MongoDb, CouchDB etc) but I'm after all the concepts behind ...
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Bridging the gap between learning language fundamentals and actually making useful software?
I'm learning C# via the "Essential C#" Lynda.com video tutorials and plan to read a couple of books that cover things in more depth afterwards. My question is where I should head to learn more after ...
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Techniques for getting off the ground in any language
When I start learning a new language, I have a couple of simple implementations that I like to complete to familiarise myself with the language. Currently, I write:
Fibonacci and/or factorial to get ...
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Which topics do I need to research to enable me to complete my self-assigned “Learning Project”?
I want to continue learning C#. I've read parts of a few books recommended on here and the language is feeling more familiar by the day.
I'd like to tackle a mid-sized personal project to take my ...
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What is the best way to maintain our programming experiences? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
how do you remember programming related stuff?
During my work experiences, I always met many kind of blocking problems with different technologies. When I remember the ...
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Justification for learning/implementing newer Microsoft technologies
I work at a large healthcare organization as a mid-level software developer. I have over 10 years experience in the IT industry using Microsoft technologies (ASP.NET & SQL Server).
When I go to ...
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Which open source PHP project has the 'perfect' OOP design I can learn from? [closed]
I am a newbie to OOP, and I learn best by example.
You could say this question is similar to Which Scala open source projects should I study to learn best coding practices - but in PHP.
I have ...
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Is there a sequence to read through the Android developer site for a user new to Android?
To summarize: I can buy a book, people say "Just read the developer site", I like to be spoon-fed the early learning piece for a technology, what path through the developer site will give me that ...
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Resources for Learning C# by Example? [closed]
I'm primarily a web-developer looking to expand my skillset into desktop software (and ASP.NET eventually) through the means of C#. I've bought and been working through Professional C# 4.0 and .NET 4 ...
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How to remember the details (Core APIs) of one computer language?
I found my self often paused to check a certain usage of one core API when writing either javascript or Ruby. I am wondering how the other guys doing? Is it necessary to remember every Core API ...
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How to maintain focus while studying code or reading an article [closed]
As I love reading, sometimes I lose my focus and as a result of that I need to read whole thing from start again which gets so frustrating when you don't have much time to spend new things.
I'd love ...
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Why learning new things is not important on a job hunt? [closed]
I have just finished my job hunt. I think it was about 40 job interviews, I like to travel and get to know many companies. One thing I did not like is that they don't care about new technologies.
I ...
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is it better to spend my free time mastering a language I work with or learning a new one? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Should I focus on being deep or broad
I work full time on an android project and am very comfortable with both java and the android framework. On a good day, I would ...
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what is best book to learn optimized programming in java [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a canonical book for learning Java as an experienced developer?
Let me elaborate a little:
I used to be a C/C++ programmer where I used data structure ...
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How should I describe the process of learning someone else's code? (In an invoicing situation.)
Edit: Justin Cave made a good point that this sort of communication should be up front in my quoting / estimations. Is this case, I'm still interested to know what sort of language people use to ...
