From: Glen Holcomb <damnbigman@...>
Date: 2008-12-10T03:28:08+09:00
Subject: Re: Completely new programmer lacks direction

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On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 11:18 AM, Cameron Carroll <ubernoobs@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi. I recently picked up a beginning ruby book, having only lightly
> touched python and HLA before jumping into this, and I really lack the
> vision needed to form any programs. It's sort of a combination of not
> quite having a strong enough grasp over the language and its functions
> crossed against having absolutely no idea what kind of programs I want
> to write.
> So I'm just wondering what all of your first types of programs were...
> simple, no doubt, but I'm just looking for a starting point.
>
> Thank you! :)
> Cameron
> --
> Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.
>
>
Are there any simple tasks you perform regularly or semi-regularly on your
computer that you don't like doing or wouldn't mind automating?  That can be
a good place to start.

-- 
"Hey brother Christian with your high and mighty errand, Your actions speak
so loud, I can't hear a word you're saying."

-Greg Graffin (Bad Religion)

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