different way of learning
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I have 3 xna books and theyre each kicking my ass. I can't seem to get the material thru my brain no matter how many times I go over it. Are there any alternative ways to learning a language? Videos dont work for me either
XNA isn't a language, its a library. If you want to learn c# there are live classes at 3dbuzz.com , as well as tutorials across the internet including video tutorials.
If books, tutorials and videos are not working for you, try knowledge suppositories.
If books, tutorials and videos are not working for you, try knowledge suppositories.
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I know c# well enough to understand the code. I just need longer explanations of why something does what it does
Wouldn't it be easier for you to start writing something and when you get stuck, then post your problem here so others can help you?
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yeah but id end up with at least 5 new topics a day and thatd be annoying lol
For you? Or us? Don't forget. You're not the first person with these problems and you're not the last. So asking them and getting your questions answered is gonna help someone else in the long run.
In addition, since others have already had those problems as Alpha_ProgDes mentioned, you'll more likely be googling for the answers about 5 times a day, and find the answer within 15 minutes of googling and not actually need to post. You'll probably only have a question you can't already find the answer to only once a week or so.
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It seems unnecessary tho. I learn better when I figure things out by myself. I hate seeing code and then copying it word for word.
I'm in complete agreement with Servant of the Lord - Google key words related to the concept. You'll usually hit an old post, blog, or tutorial discussing it.
It's not even to "copy working code" - You're bound to find the explanation written out somewhere. If you use the MSDN, you'll at least find a boring but accurate description of methods and their uses, too. The education catalog has pretty well-documented samples that explain what happens in each block and why it's necessary.
Programming is about understanding new concepts, not simply picking up a new command to use. It does take time and a lot of re-reading - Days or weeks in some cases. It happens to us all, and you might feel like you're not getting anywhere, but you will.
Since the thread is already up, do you want to post a couple examples of things that you're having trouble with?
It's not even to "copy working code" - You're bound to find the explanation written out somewhere. If you use the MSDN, you'll at least find a boring but accurate description of methods and their uses, too. The education catalog has pretty well-documented samples that explain what happens in each block and why it's necessary.
Programming is about understanding new concepts, not simply picking up a new command to use. It does take time and a lot of re-reading - Days or weeks in some cases. It happens to us all, and you might feel like you're not getting anywhere, but you will.
Since the thread is already up, do you want to post a couple examples of things that you're having trouble with?
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