[Cialug] Hello and can I get some recommendations

[Tim Wilson]

If you're talking IDEs, Eclipse is good, but I found it difficult to
customize it for JavaScript development.  On the other hand, JetBrains'
IntelliJ Idea is terrific.  The downside, it isn't free.  Eclipse is, and
you might find it to your liking.  This could easily turn into a vi/emacs
type of discussion ... :)

On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:53 PM, <j.bengtson at mchsi.com> wrote:

> I've seen recommendations for a range of programming languages, including
> JavaScript, Ruby, and Python.  Any of those will work, but no one has
> touched on something that's very important no matter which language you
> choose...the programming environment.  Some of these languages (such as
> JavaScript) can be written with something as basic as a text editor...but
> where's the fuh in that?  What you want to look for is an IDE (integrated
> development environment) that makes the job of writing code easier.  Take a
> look at Eclipse (www.eclipse.org) as a good place to start.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Aaron Cooper
> To: cialug at cialug.org
> Sent: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:07:23 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: [Cialug] Hello and can I get some recommendations
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I hope it's ok to introduce myself though the mailing list.  I'm figuring
> i'll come to the next meeting but wanted to say hi first.
>
> Here's a little bit of information about me.  I don't have formal training
> in computers, a little excel and access is the hightlight of my college
> computer classes.  I know how to use a computer for gaming and basic
> things.  I am very new to linux I've installed it once or twice over the
> years but never used it much after.  I'm interested in learning more about
> computer security, networking, linux, programming, ect.
>
> I have a two year degree in accounting, probally should have gone into
> something more computer related but by the time I figured that out I was
> almost done with my accounting degree so I finished it.  I'm 26, male, and
> not currently employed.  I like Video/computer games and am love sci fi,
> especially star wars and star trek.
>
> As for the recommedations I would love some ideas on a good first
> programming language to learn.  I was thinking about python but i'm open to
> other ideas.  Also I am interested in good introductory Linux books
> espically ubuntu.
>
> I look forward to meeting and hearing from everyone,
>
>
> Aaron Cooper
>
>
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