[pablo9891]

Even though i have experience relative to programming i always had the doubt about wich is the best way to learn a new programming language.Recently i bought a book about PHP and MySql to start studying them, so basically the idea of this thread is to share experiences and tecniches when you start learning a new programming language.

[macosxnerd101]

Moved to the Corner Cubicle. This doesn't belong in Freelancing.

I think the answer most people will provide you is that you get better at programming by programming.

[darek9576]

Go to bed. The knowledge is going to crawl in to your head while asleep. True story.

[pablo9891]

darek9576, on 15 January 2012 - 06:44 PM, said:

Go to bed. The knowledge is going to crawl in to your head while asleep. True story.

It would be great if i just could go to sleep an then when i wake up in the morning i realize i know everything about PHP or Java or things like that

[cfoley]

It's not gonna happen matrix style, but you might start noticing that concepts you struggle with become clearer after a nights sleep. You gotta read up on and try applying the concepts first!

[GunnerInc]

If you get stuck on something, the best thing to do is STOP and walk away. Go read a book, go for a walk, watch a movie, go to sleep whatever, just get your brain away from programming and usually, the solution will hit you like a ton of bricks.

Trying to read an learn from a book or samples straight through won't work well.

[nooblet]

Pick a project, start coding.