Learning programming is becoming more and more accessible thanks to the continuous growth in the number of online resources that help everyone with it. The advantage of such resources is the unlimited amount of knowledge they can provide and the highly qualified teachers. The downside is that no one forces you to study and the quality of the knowledge you gain depends only on how much effort you put in.

An interactive online platform for teaching 12 programming languages: Python, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby, Java, etc., as well as working with the jQuery library and markup and web page design languages ​​HTML and CSS.

If you need to quickly get acquainted with the basics of a new technology, then these courses are very useful and will help you quickly understand the new language. But the resulting knowledge will be shallow and after these courses it is necessary to continue studying.

The educational streaming service LiveEdu.tv offers you unique tutorials for learning programming. What's so special about LiveEdu.tv? The lessons are interactive, you see the project being written in real time and can communicate with the teacher via chat, recordings of streams are also available.

Livedu.tv contains a huge library of recorded broadcasts on all kinds of programming languages ​​and frameworks. Most of the content is available for free, you just need to register, there are paid projects, they are more structured and educational, a monthly subscription will cost 500 rubles.

The site recently launched a Russian-language premium section, where you can find various training projects, for example: “Server implementation of the messenger”, “How to write a link shortener in Node.js”. Thanks to a huge database of training videos and projects, the site is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals. And any specialist who meets the requirements can become a teacher and create their own educational project here.

A service for learning programming, namely Full-stack development in JavaScript. The training is based on the principle of self-education from simple to complex. First, the basics are given, and then they give a task that goes beyond what has been studied and you need to solve it yourself.

It all starts with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and continues with tasks on basic JS functions, tasks on algorithms, front-end projects. A section about React is planned to be launched. For communication there is a chat on Gitter.

This site provides programming exercises specifically in: C#, C++, Haskell, JavaScript, Lua, Objective-C, Perl 5, Python, Ruby and Scala.

The idea is simple:

• You download an exercise in the language of your choice (mentioned above) with the exercism.io client application
• Add the solution to the site.
• Programmers from all over the world will comment on what you have done.
• You improve your code.

With this learning method, where you, as a newbie to programming, get feedback from experts, you can avoid getting stuck in your training if you fail to find the right solution. This also helps shy people or those who are hesitant to ask questions since there is no way to move forward. Katrona Owen, creator of Exercism.io, noted that this type of training will help students at Jumpstart Labs in Denver, Colorado, complete the exercises.

Pluralsight is one of the leaders in developing interactive training courses for professional developers. Pluralsight offers subscriptions for individuals and businesses starting at $29 per month. The following categories are available on the site: IT Ops, Software Development, Data Professional, Architecture and Construction, Manufacturing and Design, Business Professional, Information and Cyber ​​Security.

Video lectures in English with subtitles, combined with embedded tests and follow-up homework, based on the learn-by-doing model. Each lecture includes a built-in quiz to help students understand the concepts and ideas presented.

Nanodegree Plus programs are also available. The bottom line is that Udacity guarantees employment for 6 months after graduation or gives you your money back. The training costs $299/month. The big advantage is code reviews, and very detailed ones. The program also includes: assistance in preparing a resume, GitHub and LinkedIn accounts, test interviews (with real people).

Code School uses screencasts and video lessons for teaching about HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, .NET, iOS, Git and other languages, presenting the material through interesting stories. Most of the content is aimed at advanced programmers, but there are free courses available for beginners on the basics of programming.

To access free courses, you must register; access to Code School's paid courses is only possible on a subscription basis, which starts at $29 per month.

Udemy is a learning platform where you can be both a student and a teacher. Udemy offers a large number of courses in such applied areas as design, programming, and web development. Among the teachers you can meet Mark Zuckerberg and other giants of the IT industry. The price of courses on Udemy ranges from $10 to $200, there are also free ones.

Lynda.com is a veteran of the online education industry. Lynda.com is a paid online training service mainly in the field of IT and design. The service was founded in 1995 and was acquired by Linkedin in 2015.

Lynda works on a subscription basis. Although some courses are available for free, the majority are available only with a subscription starting at $19/month. After payment, the user receives unlimited access to any courses in the Lynda database. To get acquainted with the functionality of Lynda, a 10-day trial version is offered, with full access to the entire library.

This is an interactive collection of programming problems, by solving which you will develop your skills in a particular language.

A variety of tasks, achievements, tests, viewing the best solutions, discussions, rankings — all this makes the service very convenient and valuable for those who want to solve problems in a particular language. The service currently supports the following languages: Clojure, C++, C#, Elixir, F#, Go, Haskell, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Shell, SQL, Swift, TypeScript.

Coursera is an educational platform that provides the opportunity to undergo online training at leading educational institutions in the world. The project cooperates with universities that publish and teach courses in various fields of knowledge in the system.

Students take courses, communicate with fellow students, and take tests and exams directly on the Coursera website. The project presents courses in physics, engineering, humanities and arts, medicine, biology, mathematics, computer science, economics and business.

Courses are approximately six to ten weeks in length with 1-2 hours of video lectures per week, and contain assignments, weekly exercises, and sometimes a final project or exam. For $40 you can receive a certificate from the university where you took the course. Coursera has approximately 700 courses in various fields.

Code Avengers provides the opportunity to learn the basics of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript directly in the browser in an interactive and playful way. During the training, you will be able to learn the basics of programming and layout step by step, completing small tasks.

With a free account you can study the first 5 lessons of each course. Some courses are available in Russian (currently translated HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Game Dev/Intro to Coding)

The site was created by StackOverflow developer. The resource is a tour of the best guides on the Internet, including interactive activities, videos, and reading materials. Bento is free and presents the material in a completely logical sequence.

Bloc helps you master the professions of UI/UX designer and developer in order to create “modern responsive websites and mobile applications.” The service has an unusual payment system: for a fixed amount of $3,999, you can choose one of three workload options - 3 months of 40 hours per week, 4.5 months of 25–30 hours, and 9 months of 12–15 hours. This way, training can be combined with studying elsewhere or even working.

CheckIO is a resource for learning and practicing the Python programming language. Training is presented in the form of a game in which each user needs to use their knowledge to one degree or another. For example, the first stage of learning “Learning” is a chain of tasks from easy to complex. Moreover, the description of the problem itself contains all the reference data for solving it.

Codingame.com is a service for learning various programming languages ​​in a playful way. In each case, the player is required to solve a specific problem or fix someone else's code.

The highlight of our Codebabes.com list. All video lessons on this online resource are taught by young girls. The specificity of such lessons is that as the material becomes more complex, the girls... undress. Each section has several videos for training. In the video, the girl who teaches the course explains to the user one of the topics of a block for several minutes.

A great place for people who want to learn how to create with code. This free platform uses video lessons from experts covering many different topics from math and physics to history and art history. Apps are available for Android and iOS, giving you the ability to take the platform's courses anywhere.

MIT OpenCourseWare is a special resource from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which contains many training courses, lectures and seminars. OpenCourseWare contains content from more than 2,000 courses. The site has audio and video courses, search by catalog, by course number, by discipline name, all subjects and degree of difficulty are divided into separate sections.

With this resource, you can watch interactive presentations that explain how to write programs from scratch. Not only do you see the code being written, but you can also understand what changes each line of code makes to the final product.

The project is an online collection of documents from various sources that are dedicated to web development and are suitable for people of all skill levels: from experts to students and beginners. MDN is a wiki, which means anyone can make edits to it and correct inaccuracies.

HTML5Rocks is a collection of free lessons to help you solve various problems. The videos are often accompanied by various written instructions, diagrams, and useful explanations can be found in the comments.

Learn CSS in detail with the help of a large CSS almanac. Now the blog covers many topics besides CSS - for example, Sass, JavaScript, PHP and more. You can check out a huge number of resources and even code snippets.

A useful English-language educational portal with an audience of about 5 million users. A large number of free training programs in various areas of programming, as well as paid courses. More than 600 video courses and e-books.

Code4startup.com - training in different programming languages ​​and frameworks using examples of successful startups. For example, Code4Startup suggests learning AngularJS and FireBase by creating a clone of TaskRabbit, and HTML 5, CSS and jQuery by copying Airbnb (then you can create a hybrid mobile application for the service).

Russian-language sites for learning programming:

These are interactive online courses on HTML and CSS that will help you go from solving simple practical problems to creating full-fledged websites. Much attention is paid to practice here; each new material is supported by examples and test tasks that you will have to solve to move on to the next lesson.

Hexlet is an open web platform for learning to code, offering short courses lasting a few hours for software developers, from beginners to professionals. All training programs consist of two parts: theoretical and practical.

LendWings – this platform offers video lectures from the best teachers from around the world in Russian, but not all courses are free. LendWings allows users to connect to training courses from independent instructors (“instructors”) who provide training through recorded video lectures, text documents, slides, presentations and other materials.

This is an online school for teaching programming, system administration, design and Internet marketing. Each GeekBrains course has a detailed syllabus and reviews. Classes cover almost all areas of development and prepare for specific work in a particular area of ​​IT. Internship and certification programs are also available for students.

JavaRush teaches Java programming in the form of an online game. The game is based on the Futurama universe. The goal of the game is to upgrade your character (the Amigo robot) from level 1 to level 80. In the game you complete tasks and earn black matter, which you spend on opening new levels. The JavaRush course contains 1200 practice problems of increasing difficulty.

The purpose of the site is to provide the most competent and, if possible, up-to-date information about javascript and related technologies. There is a textbook, tools and a large number of correct articles for general development. An offline version of the directory is available for download. There are several quite complex tests.

A resource for online programming training, offering not only video lessons for independent viewing, but also free services that allow you to develop practical coding skills. Each user has the opportunity to develop practical skills using the Simulator, communicate with other students on the forum, read interesting blog posts, and listen to free IT webinars. The video courses themselves are included in larger educational modules - “IT Specialties”

Agree, not a single sphere of our society can do without this type of intellectual activity such as programming. Progress in the development of the power of modern computers is gaining more and more momentum, requiring a huge amount of software. Millions of IT specialists work tirelessly every day, an incredible amount of software is created, and there is no limit to this. Therefore, to help the development of new generations of coders, we decided to prepare a selection of relevant applications!

Programming environments:

Ask any experienced Android user: “What is the best program for programming directly on a mobile device?” - they will most likely answer you: “AIDE” - and they will be right. AIDE provides ample opportunities for writing code in Java (including for Android OS) and C++ (for C++ you will have to download an additional 200 MB package for native support). Everything you want: from simple console applications to large projects, which, by the way, can be imported from GitHub.

In addition, the developer provides a wide range of interactive lessons on learning Java development for Android. After completing such courses, you will be able to create good applications and even games for the Android OS. Of course, it’s still worth stocking up on full-fledged textbooks (for example, “The Philosophy of Java” by Bruce Eckel), since little attention is paid to theory, and you can’t even dream about practice without theoretical knowledge.

AIDE Web, along with AIDE, is an excellent application, but for Web programming, which is so rapidly gaining popularity these days. Edit HTML documents, work with CSS and JavaScript - all in one application with a great code editor. You can freely import your projects from the Dropbox cloud service.

As with AIDE, there are excellent tutorials on the Web in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS that you can use to hone your skills. But I would like to remind you that they do not provide enough theory; use textbooks on the areas of web programming that interest you.

Tutorials and tests:

C++ remains one of the most popular and studied programming languages ​​in the world, and it is also the native language of Windows, the most popular PC OS. Learning C++ becomes possible thanks to many useful books on language problems, as well as a considerable number of reference books, one of which is the following appendix. C++ Programming is an excellent collection of tutorials, programs, FAQs and exam questions. The application is designed in a bright Material Design, which makes it more comfortable to receive information.


The developer also has two more similar reference books: on C and Java, which are also worth looking through. There you can also find interesting lessons, sample programs, tricky questions and much more.

And this is a broader application in every sense, which copies the idea of ​​the previous one - to store basic information about the programming languages ​​you are interested in: from Assembly 8086 to Java - there are really a lot of languages, there is even help on creating scripts for the Linux Terminal. Each language comes with a short help sheet, as well as a large number of example programs.

If you really like the program, then you can buy the premium version, which includes faster update deployment, full-screen mode and no advertising, but all useful material comes completely free. You can treat the developer with a “cup of coffee” for such generosity.

Earlier we told you about this program. Java is one of the most popular languages ​​at the moment; the fact that Android is based on Java speaks volumes. Javvy is an excellent service for learning Java, containing a wide variety of programming lessons.

Good design is not spared by Javvy, the “tutorial” is very pleasant to read. The first lesson is available absolutely free, but, unfortunately, for subsequent lessons you will have to pay money, although if you really want to be well versed in Java, then you will not mind your money.

Do you think that your Java knowledge is not sufficiently strengthened by practice? Do you doubt your abilities? Well, here's your chance to review what you've learned and learn something new with the Learning Java app. The main advantages of the program are the availability of a wide variety of tests and support for the Russian language.

P.S.: the application is not only a good collection of tests, but also an excellent generator of flattering expressions :)

The following applications are the best reference books of their kind with tests on programming languages. What you won’t find here: from C++ to PHP - everything is available absolutely free. The lessons are delivered in video format, after which you will be offered interesting tests.

We live in the 21st century, and for many of us the typical format for acquiring knowledge is quite outdated. You can sit through lectures and cram textbooks for hours, but nowadays knowledge can be obtained in an easy-to-read video format. The Udacity app is a library of video tutorials on programming on almost anything: from pseudocode to trendy programming languages.

Other:

This program is not like the others presented in the article. F-Droid is an open repository that includes a wide variety of projects: from little-known ones to “giants” like AdBlock. But this is not another Play Market - here every application has open source code, which you can study in your free time if you wish.

The program itself does not have access to the code editor, but you can follow the link highlighted in each section and download the sources by opening them using the same AIDE.


Have you always dreamed of having a device with a full-fledged OS Linux in your pocket? Your dreams can be made possible thanks to the Linux Deploy program, which will create a disk image, install a full-fledged Linux distribution there and then launch the VNC service to access the desktop from any device: your smartphone, tablet or PC.

What did this application forget in this collection? Well, first of all, it will give you the opportunity to use full-fledged development environments and compilers. Secondly, you will be able to debug your finished projects. But the ARM chip remains in place, so keep in mind that not all applications run correctly under this architecture.

With this, guys, we will finish our article. If you have any interesting information on the topic, share it with us in the comments. Good luck in your studies!

So you have an idea for a great program, but you have no idea how to implement it? No problem, we'll help. True, you will have to spend a lot of time learning a programming language, but that's normal. Let's say even more, many successful programmers are self-taught. Once you learn the basics, you can create simple programs in minimal time. Creating more complex programs is, of course, a more serious task, but, as they say, patience and work will grind everything down!

Steps

Part 1

Choosing a programming language

Decide which programming language you will learn first. If you have not programmed before, then you need to start with something simple, designed for beginners - but, nevertheless, allowing you to achieve your goals. There are dozens of programming languages, each of them has its own areas of application, its own tasks and features. Here are a few of them:

• C is one of the oldest programming languages. Getting familiar with C will make it easier for you to learn C++ and Java.
• C++ is one of the most popular programming languages ​​these days, especially for software development. True, it will take time to learn C++, and it will take even longer to learn how to use it... But it will pay for itself!
• Java is another very popular programming language that can run on almost any operating system.
• Python is one of the simplest programming languages ​​whose basics can be learned in a couple of days. However, it is a very powerful language used to create many server and web applications.

1. Prepare your development environment. To start programming, you don't need much - and that's a “development environment”. However, what exactly is meant by this depends on the chosen programming language.

   • Code editor - almost any programmer will find it more convenient to work in a special text editor - a code editor. You can, of course, work in Notepad, but without syntax highlighting and substitutions it will be a very sad experience. Popular code editors include Notepad++, TextMate, and JEdit.
   • Compiler - when working with many programming languages ​​(C, Java, and so on), the program code must first be “assembled” - compiled, only then can it be run. Accordingly, you will have to install a compiler if your programming language cannot do without it. By the way, most compilers will help you catch “bugs” - program errors.
   • IDE (Integrated Development Environment) - in some programming languages, a code editor, a compiler, and a debugging module are all combined into one single integrated development environment. You can usually download an IDE from the programming language website.

2. Read textbooks. If you haven’t programmed at all before, then you need to start small. So, it’s worth finding textbooks or courses, at least online courses, that explain to you the basics of the chosen language, tell you about its syntax, variables, functions and everything else, as well as how it’s all connected to each other.

   Download samples and open source programs. It will be much easier for you to learn by example, working with samples, fortunately there are plenty of them available on the Internet. Start with simple programs that are at least somewhat related to the program you want to make.

   To learn the basics, create simple programs. Since you've started writing code yourself, start with the basics. Write several programs, say, to print a string or calculate a simple equation. Practice all this - it will come in handy later, while working on more complex programs. Experiment, try to break even your own programs.

   Join programming communities. The opportunity to ask questions to an accomplished programmer is priceless. On sites where programmers gather, you will find many like-minded people, regardless of what language you write in. Don't be afraid to ask, but never ask for help without first trying every means available to you.

   Don't forget that learning a programming language takes a lot of time. You won't be able to write a (complex) program the first time you sit down at a computer with a programming textbook. However, the more you study and practice, the better you will be at programming.

Part 2

Program development

Prepare a “design document”. A design document is a detailed description of the program being developed, and this is what you need to do first, so that later, as you progress, you can refer to it and the goals contained in it. It is the design document that will allow you to do what you wanted and not something else.

• Everything you want to implement in the program should be listed on the pages of the design document.
• In addition, the design document must take into account the user, or more precisely, how he will work with the program.

1. Make a flowchart of your program. This will be a kind of map showing how the user will move from one part of the program to another. At this stage you don't need anything more complex than a simple flowchart.

   Decide on the program architecture. The ends will determine the means... that is, the architecture. If you know and understand which tasks correspond to which architecture, then the development process will be much more efficient.

   Start with a 1-2-3 program. These are the simplest type of programs, their job is to allow you to adapt to the programming language. In general, the “1-2-3” programs are launched, ask the user for some data, then display the result, and then end there.

   • The next step in the “1-2-3” scheme is the so-called “REPL” (Read-Execute-Print Loop). Simply put, this is a return to the first step of the program after the output of the calculation result.
   • Think about programs like “Pipeline”. They are characterized by the fact that they transform user input and work sequentially. This type is suitable for programs that require minimal user interaction - say, RSS readers. Such a program will consist of several classes with a common cycle.

Part 3

Prototyping

Part 4

Creating a program

1. Create a pseudocode base. This will become a kind of skeleton of your project and the basis for future work. Pseudo-code differs from regular code in that... it is not “compiled” (not processed in the compiler), but it is perfectly readable by programmers and helps to understand what should happen at one or another step of the program.

   • Pseudocode, however, uses the same syntax as regular code, so you write pseudocode in the same way as you write a program.

2. Improve the prototype. You can take the prototype itself, you can take the pseudocode - in any case, the point is to make the prototype better, more perfect, faster!

   Start working on the program code. So, actually, we got to the point. It is the work on the program code that will take most of the time, not to mention countless compilations, equally countless tests and bug searches... If a whole team is working on your program, then it is worth starting with pseudocode so that everything goes smoothly.

Computer programs have become an integral part of the life of a modern person. We come across them everywhere: from simple electronic watches to complex computing equipment (laptops, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices). When you're surrounded by programs, it's helpful to know what they are.

What is the program

A computer program is a set of instructions written in a special language that your computer “understands.” Thanks to these instructions, we can safely use complex electronic equipment, although without programs it would be a useless piece of metal.

Living in a world of digital technology, anyone would do well to find a common language with them. Modern computers, together with the right instructions, can become the best assistants for a person.

How to create your own program

Fortunately, those terrible times are gone when computer programs were written in their native binary code, using ones and zeros. Through the efforts of pioneer programmers, special languages ​​were created, thanks to which programming reached a new level of accessibility and convenience.

There are 2 types of tools for creating programs:

1. Visual development environments. Easy to learn, but often have limited functionality. Allows you to create programs with zero language knowledge through a visual editor. Such tools are perfect for beginners who want to quickly create their first program.
2. Integrated development environments (IDEs). Serious tools with almost limitless functionality. Working in such environments requires knowledge and understanding of a programming language. Modern IDEs have a simple and user-friendly interface, which greatly simplifies the creation of programs.

If you want to make a simple program with a beautiful interface, but do not want to spend time learning languages, use a visual environment. Many tools of this type have flexible capabilities that allow beginners to create unique products.

For those who want to seriously engage in programming and create truly ambitious projects, it is better to pay attention to the integrated development environment. The difficulty of learning a language will pay off when you learn to understand the very essence of how programs work and bring the most incredible ideas to life.

Choosing a tool for creating programs

To date, several thousand programming languages ​​and more than a hundred development environments have been invented. The variety is solid, and young programmers are often overwhelmed by the abundance of offerings.

We value the time of our guests, and therefore we have selected the best programming tools and placed them in a single catalog. To help you choose your ideal development environment, each resource has been supplemented with detailed descriptions and video tutorials. Download programs for creating programs absolutely free, via torrent or file-sharing services (Yandex.Disk and MEGA).

Have a nice day and good luck at work!

People who have a desire start learning programming in C++, the following questions are often asked online:

• What programs are needed for programming in C++

However, the answer to one question raises more questions. On this page I will try to answer them and tell you in more detail.

The C++ programming language is very popular and used. Applications written in this language use operating system system calls directly without any layers. This, in turn, saves computer resources and affects performance. Programs written in C++ are famous for their speed.

What you need to program in C++

The most necessary thing is wish. Without the desire to program, you will have to force yourself very hard and soon you will get tired of it. Programming is a mental process, and it can be tiring, even if you're really fired up. By the way, many people lose their desire after reading half of a textbook on a programming language, because... some complex structures or things that are uninteresting to you appear. For example, you wanted to immediately start writing games and learn the necessary commands (classes and functions) for this, but they tell you about smart pointers, function overloading or lambda expressions. If you are not afraid of the fact that you will have to study a lot of everything that may seem unnecessary at first glance, then you are welcome to join the ranks of novice programmers.

For the programming process itself, you need the programmer himself and his workplace (a computer with the necessary software). If you're reading this, you're probably on a computer, so you already have everything you need, except for the IDE.

So, you need:

• Wish
• Computer
• Installed IDE

IDE- an integrated development environment, or, to put it simply, it is a program that has a whole set of useful things: a text editor for code with syntax highlighting, a compiler (it converts your program code into machine code that is understandable to the computer), a debugger and a bunch of other useful things approx.

There are many different IDEs for different operating systems.

IDE for Windows

Visual Studio. The most popular for Windows is Visual Studio (You can download Visual Studio Express for free on the official Microsoft website). It has everything you need and even more, this monster weighs several gigabytes, but is slow on weak computers.

Dev-C++. The best option for programming is the Dev-C++ IDE, it has everything you need to get started, it weighs about 50 megabytes. Simple interface, easy to understand. You can download it.

IDE for Linux

Geany. The best option is Geany. Lightweight, simple, fast and convenient.

QtCreator. The best, in my opinion, IDE for Linux (And not only that, it is cross-platform). There is everything you need + Qt Framework out of the box.

How to start programming in C++

Grab yourself a cup of delicious coffee, sit in front of your computer and launch the IDE. However, if you are just starting out, then you need to read up on how to use your IDE; there is a lot of information on this topic on the Internet. To begin with, it is enough to learn: how to create a program file, how to compile the written program and how to run it. This is a matter of 10-15 minutes.

Well, traditionally, the code of the first program that you can paste into the editor, compile and run:

#include using namespace std; int main() ( cout<< "Hello, world!"; return 0; }

#include using namespace std ; int main() cout<< "Hello, world!" ; return 0 ;

There is a lot of educational literature on the Internet, there are websites with lessons, video lessons, etc.

I'd start with books, they describe everything in more detail.

• Programming: principles and practice in C++(Björn Stroustrup) - a book for those who have no programming experience at all.
• Tutorial for Beginners: C++(Stanley Lipman, Jose Lajoie, Barbara Mu) - for those who already have some experience. It contains a thousand pages of detailed description.

Well, the best thing you can do to learn programming is practice. Program more often, come up with interesting problems for yourself and implement their solution in the form of a program. If something doesn’t work out, ask other people on programming forums or stackoverflow.

I think I have answered all 3 popular questions. I wish you good luck in your endeavors.

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