Learn how to program for beginners

Many people think when they hear the phrase “computer programming”, that it is a complicated process that can only be undertaken by professionals but coding is not difficult to learn and with determination anyone can learn the coding necessary to write simple programmes. Some programming languages are easier to learn than others, so it is a good idea to start off with one of these.

Firstly, the programme that you want to write will determine the complexity of the computer programming language that you will need to learn. HTML is a simple coding language which is a good one to begin with and is widely used in web design. JavaScript is also a contender for ease of use and is relatively easy to learn.

If you want to get involved in web development, content management systems or ecommerce applications then learning PHP would be an essential programming language to get to grips with as it is used widely in many popular applications.

It may be that your interest is in game programming as this is becoming an immensely popular and lucrative career choice for graduates. If this is the case, then a solid knowledge of C++ or equivalent is important and will ensure you have a good chance of employment in this field.