yeah, i had a sister that was in IT for a while so she has some old textbooks ive looked through, thickest textbook ive ever seen

And after learning Java, languages like python and C++ are easier to learn. The only language I don’t like coding in as much is MIPS assembly language

There are some massive ones

yeah, well thanks for the help, i appreciate it

Lol MIPS that brings back memories of college. It's a cool concept but you have to keep track of a lot.

My pleasure, any time!

The syntax for many language in that category has a heavily influenced by early languages like C, so they are indeed very similar.

And also: I used to get amazingly frustrated with coding issues, and now I do it for a career. The most important thing is what you like to do, the rest is details (within reason)

been thinking about either joining the army and making a career out of that or focusing on some sort of trade

Those are two really good options. You'd learn a lot of stuff in the army if you do it right. Lots of great skills, and possibly stuff that would help you get into a trade.

Not saying do it for sure, but it's a good option

yeah, ive always been interested in the army vehicles, mainly tanks, so getting a job working in or on them would be great,

Machinery people are pretty valuable id imagine. Not many people know about that kind thing.

yep, and i woudnt have to pay a mechanic every time i needed to work on something, and if i get out retirement i could open a shop or look for a decent one. id rather be working somewhere with my hands than anywhere else

That sounds like a really excellent plan. Way ahead of most folks. If that's what you decide to do, the most important thing is to put in the work. Success is 80% keeping at it.

Equally important: as much as you can, stay out of debt.

thats the plan, luckily ive heard trade schools are cheaper than regular college, and after army discounts would definitely help

even if i dont get into the armored units or whatever theyre called, still serving would be quite fine with me

Definitely! All debt too. Credit cards are the devil.

yeah, i plan to keep a debit card as my main payment as far as non cash goes. ive been warned many times bout credit card experiences

Excellent! Debt steals wealth.

oh yeah, i do my best to stay out of it

So many smart folks in here! I'm hopeful for the future.

Is there an advantage to taking calculus, I’m doing my programming and I don’t know if I should do it

so am i, and hopefully more smart people come

Amen

not sure, not that high up yet USofA, isnt calculus very very difficult?

It depends on what you want to do. If you're going into engineering it's essential. Even some areas of artificial intelligence use it heavily.

I’m drifting off into the medical field so idk

Taking calculus to some extent can help you develop an instinct for mathematical relationships, which can be helpful in most areas of science

You don't have to go hardcore, but some helps

Yeah, I have a lot of time on my hands since most of my senior year will be electives

It definitely can be

thought so, does anyone know if its mandatory?

It wasn't when I was in HS, to graduate, but it was required for some college programs in order to get in.

Anyone know G-code for a CNC mill? Any tips on learning G-code?

It depends. For engineering and natural science majors, calculus is required, but for other majors the minimum is pre-calc

ah ok, thanks

I submitted my geometry assignment, praying for a good grade... I don't have a very good teacher.

Can you give an example of what a trade school is? I’ve heard the term thrown everywhere but not sure what it really means? Is Police academy a trade school?

It is not that difficult.