I need some programming projects

[Guest]

I know some web design, python, C++ (and by extension basic C), some Java, and am in the middle of learning a little Ruby because why not. I have no real ongoing project to speak of. I feel like what I'm lacking right now is just actual programming experience because I have no idea what to work on. Most open source projects that interest me are still way above my head. Any projects or exercises or anything I should work on?

[madknight3]

You can find a list of ideas on the forum here. Here is another big list of ideas.

 

If you have any interest in practicing your algorithm and problem solving skills as well you can take a look at this list of websites. There are of course more sites out there that aren't mentioned on the list (like CodeAbbey, Advent Of Code, etc) so feel free to look around for more (not that you'll need more).

[suicidalfranco]

make a physic engine for a 2d game and buid a small game composed of 2 sprites that puts it to practice, target:

collision detection, jumping, running with acceleration, bouncing ball

[Blade of Grass]

Could always try http://codewars.com

[xerox3333]

I personally like to create useful applications for business use, such as an invoicing system

[Claryn]

Learn to use OOP by making a system for loaning books at a library. Include different types of loans (short term, long term), automatic fining for overdue loans etc. Connect it to a database or something else and allow for easy searching to find a specific book or specific client. 

Wouldn't take you too long - maybe 20-40 hours, depending on your proficiency. 

 

A small tip for getting started if you are not very familiar with OOP:

Spoiler

Make a Client object, a Loan object, and a Book object.