What should I learn before learning programming?

I am a graduate of computer science , Look at my serious answer when you can do the following

1. Love technology
2. Programming is not just a taste , You are willing to persevere and take the time
3. Good English learning ability
4. Have the habit of browsing mainstream technology sharing blogs at home and abroad

If you can meet the first and second points , Then continue to look at my serious answer , as follows ：

Program = Algorithm + data structure , First of all, make it clear Code is just a tool , Code is just a tool , Code is just a tool , What matters is the algorithm and data structure behind it , Then you have to learn algorithms and data structures , Before learning these two points , You need to choose a language to learn basic grammar （ I recommend C++, As for why not first Python, because Python Not suitable for ）, stay C++ in , You need to master variable types , loop , function , Pointers and classes （ object-oriented , encapsulation , polymorphic , Inherit ）, Then the data structure （ Trees , chart , Linked list , Pile up , Stack , Hash hash .....）, Relearn the algorithm （ Algorithms can also be synchronized with data structures ）. For a zero basis , A year to a year and a half （ Learn hard ）, Two to three years （ take your time ）, I haven't learned for four years （ I recommend you give up ）

When you master the same algorithms and common data structures , You can learn other things , such as OpenGL/CV,ATL,Qt, database , You can also make fun of Linux,Socket Development and so on . Of course, you should learn PHP,Java,Python,Go It's all very fast , After all, algorithms and data structures are very important for beginners .

The above is the professional direction , Let's talk about other aspects . Good English ability ,IDE Error prompt for , Foreign technical documents , Good variable naming conventions , All these need English as a support . Patience, , Programming will encounter many unexpected problems , Some may take a long time , Patience is especially important . Good logical thinking , Good logical thinking will make your code easier to read . Good communication skills , Whether it's future development partners , Or communicate with teachers in the school , Or communicate with foreign professors , These all need good communication skills to support .

All in all , Learning to program , It's going to take a long time , Cultivate love through persistence .