Can you still become a programmer at 26?

[debonair]

I have spent the past couple of days dabbling with Python, its a very elegant language, its a great place to start. PHP is good too, lots of documentation and tutorials.

Good luck! and keep us posted...

 

[CorduroyJackson]

I think Java is the best place to start, mainly because of the documentation and tutorial (the official Sun tutorial). C# is also good or just go old school with C++.

I don't know much about procedural programming though. I don't even know the differences between C and C++

 

[Gekco]

If .NET is an option I would go C# for a couple of reasons:

1. Majority of .NET stuff on the web is in C#
2. C style syntax, i.e. easy to move to other languages like Java or C++
3. Better Mono support

^^ What he said.

 

[splinter_watsup]

Hi Guys

I've been working as a Network administrator for the last couple of years.

Why do you no longer want to do networking? I am studying Networking,is this the wrong choice?

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

I became a programmer at 30!

I beat you, I got in at 32

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

Why do you no longer want to do networking? I am studying Networking,is this the wrong choice?

No career path is a wrong choice - my Dad is a truck driver and kicks a Doctors ass when it comes to salary.

If you love networking then do it. Endless opportunities. Same as software development.

At the end of the day, do what you love.

 

[marine1]

So .NET would be a good starting point ?