Dlang.org needs a "Getting Started" page

Iain Buclaw ibuclaw at ubuntu.com
Tue Jan 31 00:48:09 PST 2012


On 31 January 2012 05:31, Xinok <xinok at live.com> wrote:
> Just a thought, but I think the official website really needs a Getting
> Started page for newcomers. This page should make it as effortless as
> possible by providing all the information and resources needed for one to
> dive right into D. Not everything needs to be covered by this page, but it
> should provide links as necessary.
>
> Just to list some things that should be covered on this page (you can list
> more):
>
> - Explanation of D 1.x, D 2.x, Phobos, and Tango.
> - Explanation and links to different compilers (DMD, GDC, etc)
> - Downloads
> - List of IDEs / Editors that support D
> - Tutorial: Writing and compiling a program in D
> - Books / Websites / Resources for learning D
> - Libraries for D (e.g. dsource.org)
> - Forums / Newsgroups / Newsgroup clients + instructions for configuring
>
> Most importantly, maintain this page! Never let it get out of date!

I think it would be great if we had a beginners guide in the spirit of
http://learnyouahaskell.com

-- 
Iain Buclaw

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