If you have trouble finding C# learning material, keep in mind that Java is very, very similar. Learning material for the two, at least at a beginner level, is pretty interchangeable. That said, here's a bunch of free, college level intro-to-programming books--for C#--from Rob Miles.

http://www.csharpcourse.com/

I'd recommend you buy a book from Amazon. Even a kindle version would do. They usually teach you eveything you need to know to get started.

You never heard this from me, but if you don't want to pay for a book, find a good one on amazon, and then download it through bittorrent or emule.

So I've looked around, but I can't find anywhere for learning C# from a beginner standpoint. I know NO programming terms or anything in general about programming. (If it helps, I use Unity 3D). Can anyone help?

It's really hard for me to make any recommendations for C# since I don't normally study in it. What I can say is this: Java and C# go hand in hand when it comes to a style of coding. If you know Java, it's really easy to learn C# and to get by with a bad book. Unless someone can fill in any gaps here from my part, I do know a great deal of references for Java. If you could get by learning Java, you should be able to get by learning C# really quickly and really well.

For Java: Here's what I recommend:

1. ISBN 0-13-283031-0, also comes in eBook format.
2. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thenewboston?feature=g-subs-u

I suggest learning it until you reach a point where you can convert singly linked data structures into doubly linked data structures. While data structures may have little to do with game development (might be wrong about this), it has everything to do with OOD. Once you're at that point, C# should be smooth sailing to learn given that it is also a high level OOD language.

If someone can provide you a direct resource for C#, that may be better and more direct to what you want.

I suggest learning it until you reach a point where you can convert singly linked data structures into doubly linked data structures. While data structures may have little to do with game development (might be wrong about this), it has everything to do with OOD. Once you're at that point, C# should be smooth sailing to learn given that it is also a high level OOD language.

Just to be clear: data structures have EVERYTHING to do with game development. It's is needed (and used) everywhere in your design and code.

Also, I disagree with the advice. It seems kinda silly to learn java, just to be able to make the transition to C#. Start with C# - it's easier and more popular. And the amount of resources available for it are amazing.

How in the world can you not find anything!? I googled "C# for the absolute beginner" and got tons of good hits! You can also search for c# books on amazon and you will get a lot of hits.

I did too, and many of them were horrible. Unless you already know programming, it's hard to identify a bad book, but very easy to identify being confused, lost and unable to learn. I'm sure his comment was simply a truncaded/generic version of the prior.

With that said, kidman171 has a valid point. When you start coding dtg108, the compiler will likely give you errors, but they won't tell you how to correctly do your job. While I'm sure there was just a communication error, you will want to get into the habbit of doing extensive researching.

However, it's also important to note that you should not be overly dependant on google. In the work environment, you can be in some situations where google is not an option. This is where things like an API overview come in handy. e.g.,: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/1.5.0/docs/api/

Buddy, if you could pull up an API overview and program from that reference, understand OOD, and understand how to implement libraries with their associated API overviews, you're in a good position to take on the role of programming of any kind.

Truth requires readiness, and such was not the case here. I won't unkindly overlay unwanted information to unwanted viewing. As such, I pulled the text out of respect. Have a good day everyone.