Posted by marcia on 01/03/07 17:15

Russ Rose wrote:
> "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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