[SOLVED] I currently do not have a pc to use and I'm trying to learn programming I do not know how long it will be untill I get a pc.

[Pullarius]

Is the raspberry pi 4b 8gb a good beginner programming computer? I have only wrote hello world on a linux terminal using rust on my phone. I can keep doing that but would said pi be a good fit for me untill I get my gaming computer? I would like it to be not obsoleted by my gaming computer for usefulness for programming tho.

 

[TerryLaze]

A raspberry will be fine to learn programming but I would suggest that you learn the basic logic of programming by making flow chartsof software until you get your gaming PC, if you are getting it reasonably soon.Anything you can get will be obsolete when you get your gaming system.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Why can’t you program on your gaming computer?

 

[OldSurferDude]

If your goal is to learn programming, as TerryLaze suggests, start with the learning the basics of programming, which requires no computer at all. I have found that those that start off just putting lines of code together to see what they do turn out to be the worst programmers.

Programs have to have a purpose. The purpose of "Hello World" is to ensure the system's output is working. In every program it is "how can I manipulate the bits into an arrangement of my choosing."

I'd recommend a RPi 3 B+ which is a very complete system for $25. Of course you'll need a keyboard and mouse, which could be had for $10, an a monitor, which could be a TV (and an HDMI cable) Save your money for your gaming computer.

My personal opinion is that gaming is second fiddle to real world programming. Even the nuances of a temperature controller are more challenging ... and more satisfying. The RPi allows you to do real world programming ; I have one running my irrigation system and water flow control (simultaneously) over a private wireless network.

 

[Pullarius]

Why can’t you program on your gaming computer?

Because I dont have a working one currently and I dont know how long it will be until I get a new one.

 

[Pullarius]

If your goal is to learn programming, as TerryLaze suggests, start with the learning the basics of programming, which requires no computer at all. I have found that those that start off just putting lines of code together to see what they do turn out to be the worst programmers.

Programs have to have a purpose. The purpose of "Hello World" is to ensure the system's output is working. In every program it is "how can I manipulate the bits into an arrangement of my choosing."

I'd recommend a RPi 3 B+ which is a very complete system for $25. Of course you'll need a keyboard and mouse, which could be had for $10, an a monitor, which could be a TV (and an HDMI cable) Save your money for your gaming computer.

My personal opinion is that gaming is second fiddle to real world programming. Even the nuances of a temperature controller are more challenging ... and more satisfying. The RPi allows you to do real world programming ; I have one running my irrigation system and water flow control (simultaneously) over a private wireless network.

Cool I would like to eventually have my hydroponics and aquaponics set up to a pi or similar and use it to gauge nutrients and water level. Is that possible? So far I only have bubble buckets which are a 5 gallon bucket with an airstone.

 

[OldSurferDude]

Cool I would like to eventually have my hydroponics and aquaponics set up to a pi or similar and use it to gauge nutrients and water level. Is that possible? So far I only have bubble buckets which are a 5 gallon bucket with an airstone.

It is definitely possible. Level sensors are easy, knowing the exact level requires a bit more sophisticated sensor. You could then have a solenoid valve do an automatic fill. Nutrient sensors will be more complex and probably expensive, It would be a very cool project. A servo-motor attached to a ball valve could regulate the bubbling. search the web for sensors, there are all types (and prices) Just imagine how you would do it and then the programming follows.