Comments on: IM 101 – Scripting Languages http://immania.com/programming/im-101-scripting-languages/ Internet Marketing Journal Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:20:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rich http://immania.com/programming/im-101-scripting-languages/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Rich Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:38:06 +0000 http://immania.com/?p=96#comment-261 Hi Drew, You ask a great question -- where does programming fit into a curriculum based around IM? I think like most college curricula, a course in programming would either be an elective or an IM major could declare a minor in ComSci. Alternatively, a watered down introductory course in programming concepts could be offered within the IM curriculum. I think you're right about the difficulty in teaching yourself a particular programming language as a result of not having a foundation in software design concepts. For something like this, it's probably best to just jump right in and get your hands dirty. If you have a Web hosting account with PHP, then I'd recommend hacking away at some PHP scripts to get a feel for things. The SAMS "Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours" book by Matt Zandstra is a pretty good introduction to PHP. At the end of the day, an Internet Marketer has to know how to make money and build a business. Things like coding, Web design, etc., can all be outsourced. We all need to identify our strengths and go with those strengths. The rest can be outsourced. Rich Hi Drew,

You ask a great question — where does programming fit into a curriculum based around IM?

I think like most college curricula, a course in programming would either be an elective or an IM major could declare a minor in ComSci.

Alternatively, a watered down introductory course in programming concepts could be offered within the IM curriculum.

I think you’re right about the difficulty in teaching yourself a particular programming language as a result of not having a foundation in software design concepts.

For something like this, it’s probably best to just jump right in and get your hands dirty. If you have a Web hosting account with PHP, then I’d recommend hacking away at some PHP scripts to get a feel for things.

The SAMS “Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours” book by Matt Zandstra is a pretty good introduction to PHP.

At the end of the day, an Internet Marketer has to know how to make money and build a business. Things like coding, Web design, etc., can all be outsourced. We all need to identify our strengths and go with those strengths. The rest can be outsourced.

Rich

]]> By: Drew http://immania.com/programming/im-101-scripting-languages/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Drew Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:36:21 +0000 http://immania.com/?p=96#comment-257 Hey Rich, This is a nice overview of all the different languages and a good push to learn some of them. I'm curious what you recommend learning in terms of general computer science. I've been trying to teach myself some of these languages, but I feel like a lack of clear fundamentals keeps me from really mastering anything. Do you think a fundamentals course belongs in your coursework somewhere or is it ultimately superfluous and driving the student more towards programming and less towards IM? Hey Rich,
This is a nice overview of all the different languages and a good push to learn some of them. I’m curious what you recommend learning in terms of general computer science. I’ve been trying to teach myself some of these languages, but I feel like a lack of clear fundamentals keeps me from really mastering anything. Do you think a fundamentals course belongs in your coursework somewhere or is it ultimately superfluous and driving the student more towards programming and less towards IM?

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