What do i need for coding

[Chewique]

So, im doing a computer science GCSE and i will need to do some coding! Do i need certain things in my pc for it or nah?

[DarkRuskov]

you'll need certain programs, but for more info we need to know what language you'll use.

[Hackentosher]

I've heard that a bit more CPU power and memory can help with compiling and running your program.

[glitchmaster0001]

i think you need eclipse, windows powershell, java, notepad++, ect

[Chewique]

1 minute ago, DarkRuskov said:

you'll need certain programs, but for more info we need to know what language you'll use.

We dont get told what programs we will be using until we start in september! Im buying a pc for it though so i was wandering if i need some special specs like a better CPU or something!

[Chewique]

Just now, glitchmaster0001 said:

i think you need eclipse, windows powershell, java, ect  

I dont know what language im using!

[glitchmaster0001]

Just now, Chewique said:

I dont know what language im using!

eclipse is free so there really nothing to lose there so is java and windows powershell. 

[KuJoe]

You just need a notepad application, you can code on any device that allows you to type letters into a file and can save it. Technically you can even code with a pen and paper and then transfer it to a file later. I do all of my coding in either VIM (vi improved) or Notepad++. I use either a $700 desktop or a $35 ARM device, both work just as good with neither having any benefit over the other.

 

Here's an example of a PHP script:

<?php

echo "Hello World";

?>

As you can see it's not very demanding and can be typed up anywhere on anything that accepts inputs.

[DioOmicida]

Based on the builds we've been going over with you,
you'll have all you need. Aside from the school work. 

[njmyers3]

I could program on my 10 year old laptop that I'm using as a server. Is typing words really that demanding? That's what programming is. If you're not making visual programs then it's even lighter.

System.out.println("Java is the best. At least in my opinion :p");