Thread: I need help understanding programming (Noob)

Hello, i am somewhat new to programming. I have some (little) experience in python, but now I'm working on javascript. When i research how to solve a problem i see a load of new concepts and words that i have never seen or heard of. I don't know if copying a code would be considered plagiarism because the codes are examples of "how to do." So... Whats the best way to learn programming. Should i stay in tune to only my classwork coding or should i branch out and try to take in everything that i research.

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Also, how would i retain all this information. Because i want to learn objective c, but all the different syntax and different concepts are overwhelming. Maybe it's just initial overload? Sometimes i think that i fail at life lol.

JavaScript isn't Java. If you're really working to learn JavaScript and ended up here thinking they are the same thing, then you should find a JavaScript forum. Until we straighten that out, good luck!

Originally Posted by GregBrannon

JavaScript isn't Java. If you're really working to learn JavaScript and ended up here thinking they are the same thing, then you should find a JavaScript forum. Until we straighten that out, good luck!

What are the differences between the two? Can you explain in simplicity? Thanks in advance

JavaScript is for browsers while Java is an object-oriented language that is compiled (to create an executable version) and later executed on the main memory.