Re: I'm finally a code newby ;-)

[Jim Essinger <esinger@xxxxxxxx>]

Jon Paris and Susan Gantner  from Partner400 have written a Code quick
start guide.  I would recommend using it as a starting point.  I have a
copy in a zip file I could send you off list, but you might find an updated
version by contacting Jon or Susan.


At 10:38 AM 11/26/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> Ok, finally, this old SEU dog is going to take the plunge - I'm going to
> force myself to at least give CODE a chance.
>
> I plan to do a lot of work from home over the long holiday weekend, and I
> want to teach myself code - not a lot of time, I know, but I plan on
> burying myself in it.
>
> I installed it yesterday (btw, far and away the LONGEST pc install i've
> EVER experienced) and started it.  There's SO much stuff there.  I feel
> very lost with new terminologies, new ways of looking at things, etc.  At
> first glance, the help that comes with it seems rather general and broad,
> so I guess I'm looking for a jump start.
>
> Can anyone suggest a CODE specific tutorial that does a decent job of
> explaining general concepts?  I'm not interested at this time in using any
> of the java tools, websphere tools etc.  I just want to be able to write
> and edit native source files, compile, test, debug, etc.
>
> I hear talk about different editing 'modes' such as LPEX, SEU, etc.  What
> do you recommend I immerse myself in to start?  should I get used to code
> using SEU mode, or skip it entirely and dive into a more PC style of
> editing?
>
> what about add-ins, macros, etc.  is there a public repository of these
> types of things that I might find useful?
>
> What features or tricks do use on a daily basis, that you couldn't live
> without, that may not be obvious to a newby.
>
> any other gotchas or additional advice you can give me will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rick
>
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