How many teenaged programmers?

I never posted a full list either, so here's mine:

• C
• C++
• Visual Basic
• BBC Basic
• Perl
• PHP
• Java
• SQL
• HTML
• JavaScript

Also, programming for the Win32 GUI in most of those languages (the ones that let you, duh...;)) :)

Hey ya'll, I'm 13 and I've been programming for a couple years, although I haven't been doing it real seriously until lately. I started at VB4 and now I'm at VB6, although I'm still learning. I know HTML and a very small bit of Java. By the end of the year I hope to have at least started on ASM, and my friend and I are writing our own programming language right now. I'm not sure about learning VC++ yet, though...is it worth it? I mean, is it a valuable language to know? Seems quite complicated to me...

Don't bother learning ASM if you haven't been through a lower level language than VB already - you'll have a VERY hard time.

*sigh*

VC++ is an IDE/compiler. C++ is the language, and it may be complicated but it's still pretty much the standard because it whoops everything else for power and flexibility.

I find that ASM thing hard to believe because my friend is learning it and he says it's real easy to pick up.

C++ was developed after ASM for more easy understanding. Why not just pick a standard language which is C++? Windows is written in C\C++ - not ASM (I believe that some parts like bootstraps were written is ASM). C++ is also easier than ASM.

I don't think C was directly after assembler, but it serves that purpose. C++ is targetted very differently than C, because C source is very tightly linked to the outputted object code. C++ has a lot more inserted by the compiler.

But their basic syntax is the same

im 15. i started programming with basic when i was 12. then i learned VB (been doing that for 2 years).

i stopped windows programmign for a while and started doing web development/programming/design. still do it.

im working as a vb programmer forphilips research (the USA division, the only one in the US)

making some good money. now they hired me for longer..so im gonne werk @ home for them during the school year.

finally getting up off of my ass and continuing with c++ (left off at pointers)

[list=a][*]vb[*]basic (i think i forgot it though)[*]html[*]javascript[*]c++ (limited tho)[*]perl[*]asp[*]php[/list=a]

That was the idea of C++. However I often revert back to C if I don't need all the features of C++ (I can often get by with a struct and some helper functions rather than a class) - you'd be surprised how much simpler it is to write sometimes.

Hmm...web development vs. Windows development. I'm not really sure which one is the best at the moment; I used to think web was a poor cousin of "real" computer programs, but I'm not so sure now.

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Originally posted by Benjamin
Our school runs novell, not even worth breaking into....
they supposedly block access to the C drive,
it's not in the my computer folder, but all you have to do is right click, and select "create shortcut" and for the path type C:\

and that way, you can access everything in the HDD.....
in my last year of school, I might think about really breaking into it.... and then maybe changing everything around, so the teachers can't do anything, but the students can do everything... hehehe... currently it's the other way around... we can't even access internet explorer, only netscape :(
but fortunatly the computer I use has some security problems, and I can use it..... I hate netscape...

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open my computer and in the address bar type the URL. voila IE.

novell is pretty each to screw with.

How old was that post?!?!?!

Dennis hasn't posted under that name for months!

me?

I haven't posted a list either, so here goes:

• Visual Basic
• QuickBasic
• JavaScript
• HTML\XHTML\XML
• DOS Batch
• Pascal (unfortunately this is what we learn in school :( )
• Delphi
• C\C++ (still learning)

And that's about it.

I'm 15 and I know a little bit of VB.

But I can justify that because I'm pretty good in Javascript ;) ;)

15 and I do VB.

I know some sucky languages though like
HTML
Javascript
ActionScript
VBScript
etc etc.

Oh and I'm 12. I think I'm the TOP 10 in ages from 1 to 20:)

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Oh and I'm 12. I think I'm the TOP 10 in ages from 1 to 20:)

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Waits quietly for the response to this one :p ... reminds me of the FarSide comic.... bummer of a birth mark Hal.

I've heard that every 5 out of 4 people have trouble with fractions.

There are three people in this world: those who can count, and those who can't.

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Filburt: How many digits are in Pi?
Hal: There are an infinite number of digits in pi.

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Damn he's smart. :D

Here's how I started programming:

One day, I was alone and had nothing to do so I started using my father's old P100 and looking at the Windows 95 disk.

After playing the two stupid videos and that horrible game Hover, I came across the QBasic program. I then tried copying the programs from a 20 year old BASIC book. Most of them I had to change to work.

I used QBasic for about 3 years and then got VB.

Then, in 1998, I spent my savings and got a PII 350.

And then in 2000, I sold my computer and built myself a PIII 733 EB, which is what I use currently.

Then, in 2001, I tried posting a program to my old internet site.

I was very surprised at how many people downloaded it and now I make program and put them on my internet site @ www.digitope.com.

I have only made pocket change from my programs.

Me: What is the answer of:

2/5*3+9-12/6*8*4*4*4

(You have 20 seconds and no calculator is allowed:D)

You: 12...15....90...1000....40.............
THAT IS STUPID

-1013.8

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You have 20 seconds and no CALCULATOR is allowed

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I hope that you followed the rules:D

Of course. It took me 49 seconds.

:D

My name is Shane Bauer and I just turned 18 a couple weeks ago.

I have been doing this stuff since I was 12. I know client-side web languages such as HTML, Flash and JavaScript. On the server side I know Perl, ASP (VBScript), PHP, ColdFusion, and SQL. I also know Visual Basic and c++.

I currently work for a large world wide company(making money).

I am going to be attending college very soon (not paying for a d ime). I also run an online company.

So which worldwide company is this?

Black & Decker.

you might not of heard of them if your not in the whole tool market thing.

They made my lawnmower :)

And my hedge trimmer :)

And some other tools I have that I can't remember what they were...a power drill I think :)

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Hey, I'm 13.63<g>, been programming since I was 7 in the old TRS-80 days. Started with BASIC, then QBasic, then HTML/JScript/DHTML, VB, then on to C++. VB is my favorite language, by far.

Also, I sell plugins that control another chat client, and make quite a lot of money off of those.

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I am just wondering how you are 13 and you started with TRS-80. Those computers came out in the early 80's if memory serves right.

I hope you young fella's won't mind a post from an old guy.

I am 40, nearly 41, and I began using a version of basic on a handheld calculator when I was doing my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology some 17 years ago. I was a statistical procedure that had not been automated so I went out and learned a very basic Basic so that I wouldn't have to do all my calculations by hand. You may be forgiven for recognising that I am fundamentally a lazy person;)

I then graduated:confused: on to Hypercard scripting for the Macintosh and wrote a couple of computer asministered psychological assessments.

Recognising the limits of Macs I went on to PC's and looked around for an equally easy to learn and use programming environment. I found VB and have used it ever since. I have looked at Eiffel, Perl, Python, and a few others. C makes my head hurt so I stay away from it.

Realistically I only have a couple of years programming experience because it is something that I do in my spare time. My main occupation is as a clinical psychologist. However, I have found a way to link the two, at least for the next 12 months, as my employer has agreed to fund my unit to set up Australia's first professional on-line counselling service for adolescents.

I really enjoy VB. You guys know heaps of stuff and you are incredibly keen to share. I reckon that I am going to learn heaps from reading what you say and getting my own questions answered. I wish I had found you years ago.

P.S. Do you like the avatar? I finally figured out how to upload an animated GIF.

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C makes my head hurt so I stay away from it.

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And for the same reason, I use it :) (Me.Masochistic = True :p)

Yep, nice av ;)

Hi, well im 15 and acually i just started programming about 2 months ago....something like that lol
and i started out with VB :D , and i've just now started to make my own programs..mainly compatable with the audio/video software Paltalk- www.paltalk.com
but before i took up programming, i was into web designing..well i still am :)
and i know a lil bit of java script, and java :)

email me if you need me :rolleyes:

I'm 13 (well, I will be in a month). I've been programming since 1967. I know every programming language and every IT technology because I invented all of them - including the internet.

I own NASA and make regular trips to other galaxies in my space racer and I have a cat named Fluffy.

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I'm 13 (well, I will be in a month). I've been programming since 1967. I know every programming language and every IT technology because I invented all of them - including the internet.

I own NASA and make regular trips to other galaxies in my space racer and I have a cat named Fluffy.

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you forgot about the caffee:eek:

I'm not old enough to drink it. I drink Mountain Dew. Actually it's Space Dew - a derivative of Mountain Dew. It's a gravity enhancing beverage.

hmmm gravity enhancing...so do you float or are stuck to the earth like a barnacle (mmm couldnt think of anything else:rolleyes: )

Hi, I'm 12. I started at 7 in QBasic. I learned VB(VBA), a little Perl, and am learning C++. I am currently writing a 3D Engine and instant messenger in VB. As stupid as it sounds, HTML is to complex for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun

writing a 3d engine, yet html to too complex? :rolleyes:

Hello Planix ....and welcome to weird world !

Its nice to see someone else older than me on here (not including my lovely Auntie Kate of course :D )

:D :cool: :D

whats up with bringing back 3 year old threads?

Oh yeah !

Didn't notice the date on PLanix's entry !

He's probably a pro now :p

Well spotted Aerials !

no idea :confused:

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Oh yeah !

Didn't notice the date on PLanix's entry !

He's probably a pro now :p

Well spotted Aerials !

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yes i AM a genius ;)

I'm just 18 and know , basic , qbasic , vbasic , html , java and a bit cgi

TO BAD I AM NOT MAKING ANY MONEY WITH IT :( can i then? i live in the netherlands ;)

I'm 18 and have my own company: Script Soft.

And I'm making some money ;)

Just looked at some description of your WinSpeedUp application.

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With WinSpeedUp you get access to hidden system options with which you can accelerate and improve Windows. Programs are started faster, the harddrive is cleaned up, the sytem start gets shortened and you can get further information about your computer

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:D

Sorry, I don't know what you mean.... Is there a spelling error? I'm from Germany ;)

No spelling error but it sounds like it's saying that it'll completely clean up the harddrive (so you'll lose your data...).;)

Ooooops :eek:

So, what description would you suggest? :)

Probably something like "deletes unnecessary files from your harddisk...". Depends on what it really does.:)

I'm 14 and my strongest language is VB, but I'm learning C++.
And I'm pretty good at VB too.

Wow, diggage going on here...

I Am 117 years of age.

Does that make me a teenager?

Nice topic,

My name is Merlin and I'm 18 years old. Started reading VB books (had no computer) when I was 14. I really like programming VB and I'm pretty good at it. I try to use as much of the lowlevel abilities as there are in VB (Multithreading is not one of them unfortunatly :() I'm working for a large company for 2 years now and I'm since a couple of months on University studying informatics.

I'm working on a coupe of very large programs. One program that is able to view everything you normally can't see in Windows. Extremely difficult with drivers, lowlevel dll's and a really nice interface ;). Another program I'm going to create when I'm studying C# (which is necesary for some dll's of my first project too). This project does the same as above but is meant for giving information easily and fast to other programs. It's a collection of registry, hardware, systemprops, threads, windows, memory and lots more. You can make a reference to my dll then and say you want to register as listener for the registry for a specific key. When this key is altered. You can either make the program run a script or start your program/ send a message to a registered window.

Damn, I'm brabbling alot here. Well, you now know of me and my interests and I know of yours. Nice to get to know eachother!

Your name is Merlin ?
Like the magician ?

im 15 i know vb and asp kinda, html well (i think) and im reading some book about php. ive just started to make simple asp sites for lazy people at my school :D

Well I guess it wouldnt be fair if I didnt post me my post. I am also currently and teenage programmer. I learned Html basically when I was twelve (now seventeen) and from there about sixteen years old I dove into Visual Basics 6.0 (self taught). Only programming language I know outside of that is a little C++. I have yet to make any money programming but here is the address to my latest and currently top application.

http://www.geocities.com/striver2000...enditures.html

I have made money on webdesign

http://www.sdesigns.cjb.net

Yes plenderj, my name is merlin lorin, like the great druid's name :p.

Im 12 and i started programming when i was 6 in assembly then i gave it up when i was 8 and i started learning vb 4 when it came out. my dad got me our first computer in 1992, and also i ruled on doom doom2 and quake 1, cya! im not lying so u kno