How did you get started in programming?<\/strong><\/p>\n I started programming when I was 8 or 9…. I started using computers from the Apple ][ & ][e’s that were at Sherman elementary with Apple Basic… After conquering that, I was able to start using a CP\/M based system with Dual 8″ floppy’s, and started working on their version of basic…<\/p>\n About a year later, the Timex Sinclair ZX-80 was conquered… For fun, try to make a graphical version of monopoly on the Timex Sinclair… That has to fit within 16K, and runs off the cassette loader….<\/p>\n Other computers followed, but I did not started any serious projects until after switching to White Box PCs… And starting Matrix Technologies…. I started writing Bulletin Board Utilities, and eventually started helping maintain, and develop QuickBBS….<\/p>\n Sadly, due to a variety of issues… Most significantly my development box dying, work overload, and too much stress caused a re-evaluation of my QuickBBS development…<\/p>\n What languages have you used since you started programming? This is tough. Apple Basic, QBasic, 68xxx Assembly, MS Pascal, Turbo Pascal (one of my favorites), C (Blah!), AppleScript, Python (my favorite). I have forgotten even more languages, including CBasic, QBasic, etc…<\/p>\n What languages do you plan to work on learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n I keep planning on sitting down and working through Objective-C. But my dislike of C, and lack of free time keeps forcing me to back burner this….<\/p>\n What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the most fun you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve ever had programming?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have had a lot of applications that I have enjoyed programming, even had fun with… The Indigo Security script has been a AppleScript pain, but has been fun in expanding my Applescripting experience…<\/p>\n The Software Licensing software kit that I worked on a few years back was a cross-platform Python bash! Involving ODBC, Windows specific code, Macintosh Specific code, Unicode, and ReportLab (PDF Library) riots… I learned a heck of a lot regarding Unicode, and while frustrating it was really satisfying…<\/p>\n If there is one thing you learned along the way that you would tell new developers, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n While being cynical, it is something to be aware of. Just because you write your new software package, does not necessarily mean you will be able to make a living off a shareware software package.<\/p>\n Keep programming because of the love of product, and don’t allow yourself to become a slave to a particular project. My 4 year daughter keeps reminding me that there is a world away from the computer. It’s important to be able to get up from the programming chair, stretch your legs, and step away for a few minutes…<\/p>\n Also Document your code! I can’t say this enough… Documenting is the most annoying but needed part of any project. I eventually started a format that I liked, and it has saved me so much time and energy.<\/p>\n Help yourself in the future by adding a sniplet of code in your documentation that demonstrates how to use the function \/ module \/ subroutine… While this isn’t immediately helpful, in 6 months, you’ll come back and there maybe a nagging question on how the routine passes data… And the example will be helpful…<\/p>\n – Benjamin<\/p>\n The idea for this post came from Toxic Software’s blog ( http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/toxicsoftwarecom\/~3\/329523457\/ )….<\/cite><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How did you get started in programming? I started programming when I was 8 or 9…. 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