Make a program. Come up with a program idea that is not too complex (best stay away from graphics for now), then try to create it. Once you run into a problem you don't know how to solve, look it up.

Hi there everyone, I'm a new member in this awesome community. I'm so glad to be here. My name's Andy and I'm from Buffalo, New York. Just came across the site while searching on the net for some info's. I've read some posts in here that are very interesting and valuable so I've decided to join in. I hope I'm welcome in here.

Hope to hear from you soon.

-Andy