I wish I knew how to code

[merockstar]

I would attempt to use blockchain technology to make a decentralized torrent file sharing network.

Eh??

Does this sound possible to you guys??

[dennis.g]

This is what torrent is

[merockstar]

This is what torrent is

I mean like a demonoid or piratebay, but decentralized and open source.

You download a torrent program and this, and you have access to everything.

[n691309]

This is what torrent is

I mean like a demonoid or piratebay, but decentralized and open source.

You download a torrent program and this, and you have access to everything.

But the blockchain would be insanely big if all torrent data are in one blockchain ...

[Amitabh S]

Maybe start an alternate coin called torrentcoin. You need to pay to add stuff to the blockchain

[merockstar]

Maybe start an alternate coin called torrentcoin. You need to pay to add stuff to the blockchain

Hey there you go!

Or maybe it could be a series of blockchains, divided for different types of files/genres?

[Ecurb123]

I think the situation is you can learn to code now, if you work hard in a year or more you'll be ready for the next big thing.

[JTrain_51]

To be honest with you this is a really bad idea

and btw i can code and it is a skill that gives you so much freedom and can bring in so much cash I have been hired to develop websites , code software and I am currently the owner and developer of a bitcoin gambling site coming out in 3-5 months

[DeathAndTaxes]

I wish I knew how to code

You could learn ... but that would require time, effort, and dedication.   The world can always use another good developer.

Honestly I wish programming was a course at the high school level.  Good developers have good logic, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.  Those translate into pretty much any career.

[2dogs]

I think the situation is you can learn to code now, if you work hard in a year or more you'll be ready for the next big thing.

Really?  Is it just a matter of plugging through code school?

You know that website that teaches you ROR and others?

https://www.codeschool.com/

[deepceleron]

I wish I knew how to code

Everyone should!

1. Go here: http://logo.twentygototen.org/ZkRilu2Y

2. Type in the right-side box:

CIRCLE 20
COLOR [255 0 0]
CIRCLE 50

3. The commands you type are executed when you press 'run', and draw the circles you asked for.

4. Can you figure out how to make a circle of radius 100? A blue circle?
If you can, you are writing commands that make a computer do what you want, you're a programmer!

I hope you're a programmer, and not an idea guy, because this thread is a stupid idea.
http://logo.twentygototen.org/ZkRilu2Y
Crawling BitTorrent DHTs for Fun

[merockstar]

To be honest with you this is a really bad idea

thank you for your honesty. but why is it bad idea? it may be, but I made this post to find out why if it is.

and btw i can code and it is a skill that gives you so much freedom and can bring in so much cash I have been hired to develop websites , code software and I am currently the owner and developer of a bitcoin gambling site coming out in 3-5 months

it does sound awesome. I would really like to learn such a skill too. I've been falling into a new routine lately so maybe now is the time to start spending a couple hours a night on codeacademy.

deepceleron, why the aggression? Why is the thread a stupid idea? Sorry to disappoint you but for now I'm an idea guy.

I actually did a year of java programming in a college. it was a struggle but I have looked at code before. I'm not very naturally talented at it, but there arent many skills out there that allow that kind of freedom, and I feel compelled to do something.

alright you guys talked me into it. I'm going to take another crack at it.

[Wipeout2097]

I actually did a year of java programming in a college. it was a struggle but I have looked at code before. I'm not very naturally talented at it, but there arent many skills out there that allow that kind of freedom, and I feel compelled to do something.

Don't let your bad experience with java, set you back. Java is garbage. Python otoh is fantastic for learning

[merockstar]

I actually did a year of java programming in a college. it was a struggle but I have looked at code before. I'm not very naturally talented at it, but there arent many skills out there that allow that kind of freedom, and I feel compelled to do something.

Don't let your bad experience with java, set you back. Java is garbage. Python otoh is fantastic for learning

Thank you for posting that. I needed to read that. I've always been interested in programming but I have been viewing myself as less capable since that course.

Maybe Java is just garbage.

I think the situation is you can learn to code now, if you work hard in a year or more you'll be ready for the next big thing.

Really?  Is it just a matter of plugging through code school?

You know that website that teaches you ROR and others?

https://www.codeschool.com/

Is Ruby over at that site preferable to python over at codeacademy?

Wipeout2097 chimed in to recommend python literally as I was asking this question.

[bitcoinpsftp]

WOW... a bitcoin gambling site!  Now THAT is an idea!!!  Sorry dude, but not the best idea to put it on a thread like this.  Someone can steal your idea, develop it before you... and then what?  Trouble if you ask me.  Great idea non the less.  Imagine.... playing a dice game for bit coins on a 100 sided die...  53+ doubles your bet, 52- and you lose your bet.  Would take minutes to write the code for such a game, and I am sure you could find people to play.  Slowly start adding things like blackjack and harder games, and you could make so much money... 

[merockstar]

alright you guys talked me into it. I'm going to take another crack at it.

Good! And for any php or java (even thou you said it was garbage ) related questions my pm inbox is always open!

Well thanks gweedo!

I'm sure java isn't garbage. But probably not the best choice for me to learn on is what I meant.

I think I'd have better luck following something like codeacademy.

Any input on that?

also, bitcoinsftp -- I'm hoping somebody will steal my idea. something like this should be open source which means I wouldn't get paid anyway, I would literally have to take the time to learn how to program first (and id rather see this exist), and something like this would piss off powerful people, not eager to take that kinda heat.

[Wipeout2097]

Please read this PDF, regarding various programming languages: http://page.mi.fu-berlin.de/prechelt/Biblio/jccpprt_computer2000.pdf
Note the productivity difference  

Very quick comparison for teaching: http://www.ariel.com.au/a/teaching-programming.html

There's also an extensive (biased I admit) site comparing java and python that I didn't manage to find at the moment. Some other comparisons can be found, I'm sure.

 they gave you the wrong language to learn. I insist, do not let that hold you back.  

[Amitabh S]

Not to get into language bashing, but Scala is a better alternative than many of the languages suggested, and it runs on the JVM, so it is 100% java compatible.

[Fila Ford]

Me too

The most i ever coded was a simple html site but that was a long time ago so i probably couldnt even do that anymore

[merockstar]

Just so you guys know I've started working my way through the python courses on codeacademy. python seems a lot more sensible for noob now that I read the posted links. Made it though a few classes, hopefully this time it will have legs for me.

Thanks guys!