How do I get into programming?

[Gracie]

I have no formal training, and I'm pretty terrible at maths, but I'd still like to get into some form of software programming, just little things like making facebook apps or firefox extensions, just that sort of thing, nothing major.

Where would be the best place to start?

[largebucket858]

you can always start of with HTML, to get some "structure" to coding, then you can move on to python (easier) and/or javascript (more options/power, but more annoying) then you can advance on to ASP.net or Coldfusion, and then you can start exploring C# or C++

[Jon M]

Google python get it and read/watch tutorials. Its easy language to learn as a starter.

[Andre Levesque]

Try starting in Visual Basic.

[XoaX.net]

You can start learning C++ with these video tutorials:
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.php

They are perfect for beginners. This one can get you started by showing you how to install a free compiler:
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0.php

Here are some simple games with code downloads that you can use to get some ideas:
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9.php
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson23.php
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson29.php

These tutorials can get you started with graphics programming in OpenGL:
http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/opengl/index.php

You can go through the tutorials and if you have questions on them or anything else in C++, please post to me here:
http://xoax.net/forum/

Best of luck!