Author Topic: Are computer programming classes worth it? (Read 1227 times)

IkeTheGeneric · August 01, 2011, 07:28:49 PM

Seems how I am pushing towards getting a part-time job in two months at least, I thought maybe I could pay for some programming classes to actually start making add-ons for blockland. Although I started to have my doubts.

So I wanted to ask you guys since some of you obviously must know. Are programming classes worth it, or is teaching yourself better?

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IkeTheGeneric · August 01, 2011, 07:37:34 PM

Hello? Anyone out there?

CanadianPenguin · August 01, 2011, 07:37:51 PM

I've learned HTML, CSS, and a lot of PHP using Google entirely. I think classes are rather pointless since you can easily learn at your own pace over the Internet.

indyjones · August 01, 2011, 07:40:50 PM

I don't know of any torque classes.

CanadianPenguin · August 01, 2011, 07:42:48 PM

Quote from: indyjones on August 01, 2011, 07:40:50 PM

I don't know of any torque classes.

Way to be ignorant.

Torquescript = C++

Bisjac · August 01, 2011, 07:47:44 PM

classes as in college yes. because a college can give you certifications or degrees. these = jobs

highschool or private classes? no.
youtube lessons can teach you just fine. in a hobbyist kind of level.

Tingalz · August 01, 2011, 07:49:50 PM

Quote from: CanadianPenguin on August 01, 2011, 07:42:48 PM

Way to be ignorant.

Torquescript = C++

No it isn't.

Winner2 · August 01, 2011, 07:50:52 PM

I've made this: http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=164498.0

Without taking any classes. Totaly from Scratch

CanadianPenguin · August 01, 2011, 07:51:47 PM

Quote from: Tingalz on August 01, 2011, 07:49:50 PM

No it isn't.

I'm going to assume you've never used either one before.

IkeTheGeneric · August 01, 2011, 07:55:47 PM

Quote from: Tingalz on August 01, 2011, 07:49:50 PM

No it isn't.

It's kind of like it.

If you learn C++ and get familiar with it, Torque becomes easier to write.

And thanks for the answers. I guess I can spend my money on a gold-encrusted chocolate bar

Tingalz · August 01, 2011, 07:57:25 PM

Quote from: CanadianPenguin on August 01, 2011, 07:51:47 PM

I'm going to assume you've never used either one before.

Torquescript is torquescript. Not C++.
Sure it may be like it but they aren't the same thing.

dorkdotdan · August 01, 2011, 07:57:55 PM

I learn HTML stuffs from looking at source codes. Checka This Out.

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<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Common Sites</TITLE></HEAD>
<BODY>This is a page of URLs that I visit often.<br>
<a href='http://forum.blockland.us/'>The Blockland Forum</a>.<br>
<a href='http://www.google.com/reader/play'>Google Play</a>.<br>
<a href='http://mail.google.com'>Google Mail</a>.<br>
<a href='http://www.homestarrunnner.com/'>Homestar Runner</a>.<br>
<a href='http://http://www.waybackmachine.org/'>The Wayback Machine</a>.<br>
</BODY></HTML>

Just simple stuff. I'm not that into it.

CanadianPenguin · August 01, 2011, 07:58:30 PM

Quote from: Tingalz on August 01, 2011, 07:57:25 PM

Torquescript is torquescript. Not C++.
Sure it may be like it but they aren't the same thing.

See the post above you. If you know C++ in and out, you should be able to write torque if you're familiar with how things work. They use almost the same syntax as well.

IkeTheGeneric · August 01, 2011, 07:59:40 PM

Quote from: dorkdotdan on August 01, 2011, 07:57:55 PM

I learn HTML stuffs from looking at source codes. Checka This Out.
Code: [Select]
<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Common Sites</TITLE></HEAD> <BODY>This is a page of URLs that I visit often. <a href='http://forum.blockland.us/'>The Blockland Forum</a>. <a href='http://www.google.com/reader/play'>Google Play</a>. <a href='http://mail.google.com'>Google Mail</a>. <a href='http://www.homestarrunnner.com/'>Homestar Runner</a>. <a href='http://http://www.waybackmachine.org/'>The Wayback Machine</a>. </BODY></HTML>Just simple stuff. I'm not that into it.

Yes I am going to want to learn HTML and support my own web domain

I want to make a website dedicated to people making their own image/text adventures for others to participate in!

But then again I want to do too many things :(

DrenDran · August 01, 2011, 07:59:57 PM

Quote from: CanadianPenguin on August 01, 2011, 07:51:47 PM

I'm going to assume you've never used either one before.

Torquescript is based off c# not c++.
You're both kinda wrong and I'm right because I said so.