How to Make Your Own Computer Programs

Creating your own computer program can be quite the challenge. In order to make a successful computer program two skills are required: math skills and creativity. Although the task is a difficult one, it is not impossible. With the right knowledge you will be able to boost your skills, and create something useful.

1. Download QB64. This is a modern compiler of BASIC that can run on Windows XP and Vista. BASIC simply means Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code and is a programming code designed for beginner programmers.


2. Start the "qb64.exe" in your downloaded folder. A window with a blank blue screen should pop up, this is the main screen.


3. Type the following:
   cls
   print "Hello, World!"
   end
   The first line stands for "Clear Screen" which means that your program will start out each time with a blank screen.
   The second line features one of the most simple commands in BASIC; the print command. It displays "Hello, World" on the empty screen.
   The third line, "end", ends the program.


4. Press F5 on your keyboard. Your program should run as described above.


5. Save your simple program by going to File and then Save. You have just created your first computer program.


6. Learn the BASIC language to write more complicated programs.


7. Practice as much as possible. To create more complex programs, practice is a requirement. Pay close attention to variables and loops.


8. Learn more programming languages. The most common is C or its successor, C++.  Other popular programming languages include Java, Perl, Ruby, and Visual BASIC.