Justin, I am a programmer, and keep meaning to get around to sorting out
a character sheet managent app - the flavour me and my friends play is
called/based on runeQuest, so would want to sort out a more generic form
of wrapper that could be used for multiple forms of RPG - as in, maybe
use more generic forms of category, range, application/implementation
categories, etc. etc. - hope am making some snese.
Either way, besides web development, my other focus area is python
programming, but, in terms of interface, besides command line, I am much
more used to working with web development, and, for example, there's
something called quickPHP that lets you use portable, stand-alone web
server packages, which would mean could easily enough put together a
web-page based bit of software, including databases, interface
interaction, etc., but, without needing to spend too much time focusing
on actual GUI renditions, or just work with command line consoles, etc.
But, this is all just my take/opinion on this, based on a bit of
background/experience, etc.
Stay well
Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
"Roger Wilco wants to welcome you...to the space janitor's closet..."
Justin Jones wrote:
Hello all,
I want to get into learning how to program, but I am a bit overwhelmed
as to where I ought to start. I have done some programming in the
past, but that was years ago, so I would just as soon as start from
the beginning, rather than attempting to recollect old knowledge on
the subject.
There are two objectives that I have in mind, provided I can pick up
the knack of writing code:
1. The more realistic goal of creating a Dungeons and Dragons (5th
Edition) character sheet creator for us blind folks. There are ones
out there on the Interwebs, but they are either inaccessible or are
incomplete, i.e. they lack all available options for character
creation.
2. My ultimate ambition is to try and learn to create good
role-playing games for the blind. From what I have been able to
deduce, we have a very limited selection. Again, this latter reason is
more of a dream, but I am willing to attempt to put in the work to try
and realize it.
This leads me to my questions for all of you who can best direct me:
1. What is a good programming language to learn? Where can I find the
necessary components to begin? What do I need to do in order to make
things accessible? Please note that I am a JAWS user.
2. What guides/books/tutorials ought I to read?
Thanks in advance
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