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Is it possible to learn computer/software programming without a degree in it?
I am simply interested in computer/software programming simply because it is a great skill to have, but I don’t want a degree in it seeing as how I’m a senior in college fixing to graduate.
If so what is the best method of learning programming languages and systems?
And also what kind of computer is most used because I have a Powerbook G4 and I am definitely looking at the new Macbook’s because of their ability to run Windows.
Thanks for the help!
Yes, definitely possible. Just like you can do basic arithmetic without a math degree. I won’t agree that programming in general is a great skill to have, but if you are interested in web programming, that is a different story.
Just like math can solve daily life issues with budget, interest rate and time consumption, having some basic web programming knowledge will help you in express yourself better at internet world.
And the easiest way to learn about programming is through web programming too. You can start with HTML and CSS, and later on with PHP, MySQL, Javascript and XML.
And you should not worry about the system and the computer so much (Powerbook G4 should work fine). The computer languages which I listed above are very system friendly.
However, if you are interested in creating animation, mulitplayer games, voice recognition…. it will be slightly difficult to learn without a degree. Having said that, learning web programming will still help you build a fundamental in programming. It’s cumulative 
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