For the Techy boys

hawk_88 · April 28, 2011, 08:47:17 PM

Teaching yourself to code (HTML/CSS is strictly scripting, not coding, and pretty basic scripting at that), especially C/C++ will be difficult. Having someone knowledgeable to ask questions of and explain things will help hugely.

If you have a starting point like javascript teaching yourself will be easier. It isn't impossible, but if you do find it too difficult, it most likely isn't because you are dumb, and more likely that you just need someone to actually teach you. So if you struggle don't give up, find someone who is knowledgeable or maybe find a short course.

bomberboy0618 · April 28, 2011, 08:48:01 PM

Just found out my dad learnt this 20 years ago and has forgotten it :(

Andrew3737 · April 28, 2011, 08:50:36 PM

coding sucks imo and is very dull and dry. Very very yawn. Was annoyed @ python during my networking classes.

Master Q · April 28, 2011, 08:51:04 PM

(Presuming you are talking to me Hawk)

That's true. Although my teachers are you guys (mainly you and Valk by the looks of things) - I'm sticking to HTML (+ XHTML) and CSS for now. C and C++ will come later in life. For now HTML, XHTML and CSS is all I want as I'm looking at getting into more of the designing things with the Adobe range like making Icons, Skins, Firefox themes etc...

BB did you ask him? Are you interested in learning?

Alex7089 · April 28, 2011, 08:52:29 PM

Planning on making some awesome FTP skins Q?

bomberboy0618 · April 28, 2011, 08:52:55 PM

I did ask then his like oh yeah I learnt that ages ago and i dont know it anymore.
I wanna learn something that will help me create a good website for myself. I guess that is my goal in a year or so. I would love to learn.

pyronerd · April 28, 2011, 08:54:00 PM

Quote from: hawk_88 on April 28, 2011, 08:47:17 PM
Teaching yourself to code (HTML/CSS is strictly scripting, not coding, and pretty basic scripting at that), especially C/C++ will be difficult. Having someone knowledgeable to ask questions of and explain things will help hugely.

If you have a starting point like javascript teaching yourself will be easier. It isn't impossible, but if you do find it too difficult, it most likely isn't because you are dumb, and more likely that you just need someone to actually teach you. So if you struggle don't give up, find someone who is knowledgeable or maybe find a short course.

i agree, i've tried it lol (while using w3schools) i could never seem to find a porgram to write C++ in though, APPARENTLY it doesn't work in notepad ::)

pyronerd · April 28, 2011, 08:55:31 PM

Quote from: bomberboy0618 on April 28, 2011, 08:52:55 PM
I did ask then his like oh yeah I learnt that ages ago and i dont know it anymore.
I wanna learn something that will help me create a good website for myself. I guess that is my goal in a year or so. I would love to learn.

you can make a decent website using only HTML and CSS, knowing javascript can be helpful as well as you can code some cool stuff with it ;) or you can download free javascript code for things *shifty eyes*

bomberboy0618 · April 28, 2011, 08:57:37 PM

Exactly why I want to learn.
I figure that the more I know the more places I can get in life.

pyronerd · April 28, 2011, 08:59:49 PM

if you develop a great talent for making websites then you can charge people obscene amounts of money to design websites for them :P

Master Q · April 28, 2011, 09:01:44 PM

Quote from: Alex7089 on April 28, 2011, 08:52:29 PM
Planning on making some awesome FTP skins Q?

Nope. I could do that today if I wanted to though. That's CSS, all you do is change the colours and fonts. Hey I learnt something today (but I could of done that anyway) :)

Master Q · April 28, 2011, 09:05:23 PM

Code Select

<a href="http://www.w3schools.com">w3schools</a>

So If I put this on a website It would say w3schools and turn into a link which would take you to their site?

Awesome...

pyronerd · April 28, 2011, 09:07:11 PM

Quote from: Master Q on April 28, 2011, 09:05:23 PM
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<a href="http://www.w3schools.com">w3schools</a>

So If I put this on a website It would say w3schools and turn into a link which would take you to their site?

Awesome...

as far as a i remember that should be right ;)

Master Q · April 28, 2011, 09:08:10 PM

QuoteAlways Quote Attribute Values

Attribute values should always be enclosed in quotes.

Double style quotes are the most common, but single style quotes are also allowed.

Tip: In some rare situations, when the attribute value itself contains quotes, it is necessary to use single quotes: name='John "ShotGun" Nelson'

How do I quote - It doesn't say it anywhere?

Alex7089 · April 28, 2011, 09:08:15 PM

Quote from: Master Q on April 28, 2011, 09:01:44 PM
Quote from: Alex7089 on April 28, 2011, 08:52:29 PM
Planning on making some awesome FTP skins Q?
Nope. I could do that today if I wanted to though. That's CSS, all you do is change the colours and fonts. Hey I learnt something today (but I could of done that anyway) :)

Really? I could probably do that then :o

That is right, Q. That is the kind of basic stuff I know :p