introduction to programming

[Vikram]

Yevgeniy Falko wrote:
> Hi Phil and Vikram,
>
> I mentioned on bug #414035 that I had some ideas about merging the
> system documentation section "Writing Your Own Programs" with the
> community wiki. Sorry it took so long to reply. Further apologies if
> this email does not appear within the thread.
>
> Below is the "Writing Your Own Programs" outline with my suggestions.
> These fit the topics together without reorganising the Programming
> page, which may still need to be done. Wiki page names are provided
> within brackets. For clarification, chapter numbers refer only to text
> belonging to that chapter and not sub-chapters. For example, 1. refers
> to text below 1. but not section 1.1.
>
> Please have a look and let me know what you think. Hopefully some
> input can be provided where I've raised questions.
>
> 1. Learning how to program: Not required.
> 1.1. Dive Into Python:  merge with
> [Signpost/Answers#help-learn-programming-new].
> 1.2. PyGTK Tutorial: merge with [Signpost/Answers#help-learn-programming-new].
> 1.3. Devhelp: create new page linked under [Programming] in new
> section called Documentation.
>
> 2. C and C++: merge with [InstallingCompilers#Installing the GNU C
> compiler and GNU C++ compiler].
> 2.1. Anjuta IDE for GNOME: create new page Anjuta under
> [Programming#Development Environments].
>
> 3. Java: merge with [InstallingCompilers#Installing the GNU Java compiler].
> 3.1. Installation: merge with [InstallingCompilers#Installing the GNU
> Java compiler].
> 3.1.1. JDK 1.5: merge with [InstallingCompilers#Installing the GNU
> Java compiler].
> 3.1.2. JDK 1.6: merge with [InstallingCompilers#Installing the GNU
> Java compiler].
>
> 3.2. Hello World: Not sure, may not be required.
>
> 3.3. Integrated Development Environments: Not required.
> 3.3.1. Eclipse IDE for Java: merge with [EclipseIDE]
> 3.3.2. Netbeans: merge with [Netbeans]
>
> 4. Other programming languages: Not required.
> 4.1. Mono .NET development environment: merge with [MonoDevelopmentHowto]
> 4.2. Gambas graphical BASIC language: create new page linked under
> [Programming#Development Environments]
>
> 5. Development Tools
> 5.1. Version control systems: Not required.
> 5.1.1. Bazaar-NG: merge with [EasyBazaar]. Link under [Programming] in
> new section about version control.
> 5.1.2. Other version control systems: Link [SubversionInstall] (and
> maybe new article about CVS) under [Programming] in new section about
> version control.
>
> 5.2. Other tools: Glade is mentioned in [Gladex]. Should [Gladex] be
> linked on [Programming]?
>
>   
Alright, its good to know that things are gaining momentum :) I will be 
more than happy to help with writing documentation but would like others 
to reply to this as well especially Phill

Thanks,
Vikram