Posted by Russ Rose on 01/03/07 00:55

"marcia" <marcia_gregory@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1167782815.964484.34060@i12g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Does anyone know the best way to become proficient in SQL/.Net
> development. I'm interested in, the fastest way and cheapest way, but
> at the same time I'd like to develop real skills. Any suggestions?
> Let's say I'm starting from scratch (not exactly but would like to know
> anyway).
>
> Thank you,
>

Define the "scratch" your are starting from?

Do you already know any programming language well? (i.e. do you understand
variables, looping, branching, function calls, etc...)

Do you understand object oriented programming?

Do you have a methodical or random mind?

Short of a college education, the best way is to start with a simple project
that interests you and have a willing mentor within shouting distance. Next
best would be books, many of which are free online. The most valuable tool
for me is Google. There is so much free sample code and explanations of
every possible programming methodology that buying books should not be
necessary. Newsgroups are good for answering specific questions or
references to general resources. Again, Google has indexed Usenet so if
there is a chance that your question has been asked you could save a lot of
time doing a quick search first.

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