Learning how to code

[peterska2]

Originally Posted by Lottis

I voted wrong. *blush*
It should bee -Yes - I am a non-coder

Can a mod please change this vote?

Thanks.

[Lottis]

Originally Posted by peterska2

Can a mod please change this vote?

Thanks.

Thanks fore noticing, Peterska. It was a bit early fore me.

[bashy]

Hi Kerry-Anne.....

Yeah i would love to learn, although i have had a wee play already, i still voted Yes - I am a non-coder as i dont know diddly really, At the moment i am just playing with original code and not getting very far, saying that i have moved a few hacks that i have installed to locations other than in the installation instructions and most of the time it ends up ok

I would certainly like to learn how to code the basics, then perhaps move onto the plugins and products, I have found myself a dummies guide to php eBook but it aint the same as reading a proper book so i find it hard to make time for it!

To be honest, i aint even got a clue what i would like to create let alone create it lol

Can i ask, where would we start, How would we go about learning?
Would there be specific threads with small tuts on them or would there be home visits on a one to one basis ha ha ha ha ha

Count me in anyway, i would most definately want to learn something, if not coding then spelling

[peterska2]

Originally Posted by bashy

Can i ask, where would we start, How would we go about learning?
Would there be specific threads with small tuts on them or would there be home visits on a one to one basis ha ha ha ha ha

At the moment the actual details haven't been considered.

It could be in the form of tutorial threads, or using test sites and IM as a more hands on approach. One thing it won't be will be home visits, simply due to the international nature of this venture (unless someone wants to cough up for a world hopper air ticket ).

The plans will be considered early next week, and the people who have voted will be contacted by myself via PM to discuss further details after the poll closes.

If any more experienced coders are interested/willing to help teach those who have expressed a strong interest in learning, then please let me know either via PM or this thread.

At the time of this post, there are 24 people wanting to learn, and just two people willing to teach, so there is a strong inbalance. However, everyone that expresses an interest will be given the opportunity to learn, it may just be a while before we get to you as there are only so many people that can be mentored at once.

[Hellcat]

Some combo multiuserchat (ICQ could do that, or simple IRC) and some sort of a "sandbox" where "the learners" can upload and test their code during the lesson would be good IMO.

MAYBE (and that's such a HUGE maybe) we'd get some sort of "sponsored" license to run the vB we are sandboxing on....

[peterska2]

There will be an IRC channel created nearer the time, but in the meantime I have created a temp channel for some sort of plans to be drawn up in.

I've PM'd you the address Michael.

[Chroder]

Great idea Kerry-Anne!

I'll help

[peterska2]

Great Chris. You have the address for the channel already, so I don't need to PM you with it.

[xStylezx]

Im very interested in learning some php.Got a good understanding of html and even a few php basics from reading tutorials here and there.Anyways,sign me up

[peterska2]

I'll be sending PM's to those who have registered an interest in in the poll or thread with details of the IRC chat event location to organise exactly what is being taught and to sort everyone into groups and assign them an experienced mentor.

The IRC chat event will be taking place at 10pm GMT on the 24th June.

If for any reason you cannot make it, or no longer wish to take part, please reply to the PM from myself and I will either arrange another time with you, or remove you from the list as appropraite.