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Jul 9 2013 12:43pm
So I have absolutely no background in coding, but I want to start learning through CodeAcademy!
So I have two seperate/similar questions..

If I wanted to go into making and developing apps (iOS), what programming language should I start learning?
If I wanted to go into developing my own website, what programming language should I start learning?


I know I can't just learn how to make apps in a few days, but I'm willing to put months, maybe even years into getting a good "freelance" foundation of coding.
Any advice would be great and much appreciated, thank you!
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Jul 9 2013 12:52pm
For native iOS apps, you need to learn Objective-C

For cross-platform apps (iOS / Android / Windows), you need to learn HTML5, and Javascript

For web development, you should learn HTML(5), Javascript, and PHP
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Jul 9 2013 12:52pm
1. obj-c
2. html/css/javascripts are one, 100% of the time, and then you might want a server-side language such as ruby (+ rails), python (+django), scala (+liftweb), erlang (+chicagoboss) etc. But to make simple website you only need html+css
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Jul 9 2013 01:01pm
How long do you think (let's say I spend 1 hour every day learning) will it take to either fully learn the fundamentals of Objective-C, and the same question for HTML (enough to build a simple website)?
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Jul 9 2013 01:05pm
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How long do you think (let's say I spend 1 hour every day learning) will it take to either fully learn the fundamentals of Objective-C, and the same question for HTML (enough to build a simple website)?


I just finished the CodeAcademy HTML. I understand basic coding and what it all means but can't really code for myself. Took me probably 8-12 hours to finish all of HTML. I'm far from advanced but it was a really good way to learn the basics. To make a basic website? I'd say it'll take you 15-20 hours for it to actually be somewhat appealing but that's not bad when it comes to learning a whole new language
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Jul 9 2013 01:11pm
implying that html actually teaches you anything programming wise is laughable.

doesnt teach you any logic or flow control
doesnt really have any proper syntax

only real thing it has in comon with programming is you write shit down and you can see your result.
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Jul 9 2013 01:29pm
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I just finished the CodeAcademy HTML. I understand basic coding and what it all means but can't really code for myself. Took me probably 8-12 hours to finish all of HTML. I'm far from advanced but it was a really good way to learn the basics. To make a basic website? I'd say it'll take you 15-20 hours for it to actually be somewhat appealing but that's not bad when it comes to learning a whole new language


No you don't because HTML isn't a programming language it's a markup language.
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Jul 9 2013 01:30pm
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No you don't because HTML isn't a programming language it's a markup language.


What is the difference? (Not being a dick, I'm genuinely curious since I want to understand all of this as best as I can!)
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Jul 9 2013 02:18pm
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How long do you think (let's say I spend 1 hour every day learning) will it take to either fully learn the fundamentals of Objective-C, and the same question for HTML (enough to build a simple website)?


https://itunes.apple.com/ca/course/coding-together-developing/id593208016

Watch all the lectures and do the assignments. Also, if you don't have a Mac computer, you won't be able to write Objective-C.
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Jul 9 2013 05:57pm
Quote (Eoj @ Jul 9 2013 02:30pm)
What is the difference? (Not being a dick, I'm genuinely curious since I want to understand all of this as best as I can!)


One compiles, one doesn't. You aren't using syntax, logic, or anything for that matter. Simply telling a web browser what you want to display, you can not invoke logic in your code.
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