Hey everyone, I'm completely new to programming and I'm eager to create a software application for Windows. My goal is to have a program where I can save different types of data like numbers, text, and dates—similar to an Excel spreadsheet. Additionally, I want the application to be able to send reminder emails based on that data and generate reports in PDFs or similar formats. I'm also interested in being able to upgrade or add new features to this software in the future. So, I'm really looking for guidance on where to start, what I need to learn, and what tools or programming languages I should use to make this happen. Any tips or important things I should know as I embark on this journey would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read my post!
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To kick things off, check out a pinned post titled 'New? READ ME FIRST!' in this community. It offers a great starting point for beginners. As for getting started, you’ll likely want to learn a programming language—Python or JavaScript are good options. Depending on your approach, you might also need to understand the APIs relevant to your project. For tools, you just need a computer and an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to help you with coding. Just remember, it's common for beginners to come up with solutions before understanding the problem fully, which is okay! You're trying to pull data from an Excel sheet and send it via email, which is pretty straightforward. If you're using Google Sheets, the Google App Script can make this super simple.
Consider starting with Python. It’s a friendly language for beginners, and while it doesn’t create .exe files directly, you can use tools like py2exe later on. A great book to read when starting out is 'Automate the Boring Stuff with Python'—it really helps you get up and running quickly!
Yeah, that book is a fantastic choice! It covers so many practical applications for beginners.