Eric_L
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I think I've decided to take the plunge and start writing some small programs for fun. I've had a few ideas for simple programs for a while which I'd like to try to implement. I'm not under any illusions about it being easy. I've written some programs in Basic and have fleeting experience in others.
One idea involves simple web animation so I'm thinking about Java.
The other idea is an iPhone strategy game (2D). It would require me to learn Objective C... and maybe some open GL.
So which do you think I should start with? Do you have any books or websites to recommend for a beginner?
I've looked a little at Objective C and it seems nearly all books are written for people with some experience with other C languages (not me). I'm pretty good at filling in the blanks - but I get easily annoyed with books and manuals which make too many assumptions about the readers existing knowledge..
I'm in no real hurry. I think the fun will be in the assembly more than the finished work. Just wondering which/where to start... Thought I'd ask for guidance rather than jump in blindly...
One idea involves simple web animation so I'm thinking about Java.
The other idea is an iPhone strategy game (2D). It would require me to learn Objective C... and maybe some open GL.
So which do you think I should start with? Do you have any books or websites to recommend for a beginner?
I've looked a little at Objective C and it seems nearly all books are written for people with some experience with other C languages (not me). I'm pretty good at filling in the blanks - but I get easily annoyed with books and manuals which make too many assumptions about the readers existing knowledge..
I'm in no real hurry. I think the fun will be in the assembly more than the finished work. Just wondering which/where to start... Thought I'd ask for guidance rather than jump in blindly...