What do I need to begin?

[Yumunum]

Alright, school has just started for the year, and one of my biggest goals is to learn (or start to learn) how to create iOS/OS X applications. I will literally start today, if possible. But right now I know nothing, nothing at all, about programming.

I'll go buy the books, get whatever I need, so I can start today. I just need to know what I need. (You can probably tell that I'm anxious. I've wanted to do this for a long time) Oh, and I do already own a Mac, so don't worry about that.

Again, I know nothing about programming, I'm looking for the best learning tools, your advice, other things I should know beforehand, and anything else you think I'll need.

I do have another specific question though. When registering for a Dev account (Apple Developer Registration) I see a note saying I might want to create a new Apple ID for developing. What's your take on that? What are the pros/cons of using a separate account? I'd really hate to screw that up, and end up regretting my decision.

Thank you, in advance. It's helpful people like you that could change my future for the better.

[SundialSoft]

Originally Posted by Yumunum

Alright, school has just started for the year, and one of my biggest goals is to learn (or start to learn) how to create iOS/OS X applications. I will literally start today, if possible. But right now I know nothing, nothing at all, about programming.

I'll go buy the books, get whatever I need, so I can start today. I just need to know what I need. (You can probably tell that I'm anxious. I've wanted to do this for a long time) Oh, and I do already own a Mac, so don't worry about that.

Again, I know nothing about programming, I'm looking for the best learning tools, your advice, other things I should know beforehand, and anything else you think I'll need.

I do have another specific question though. When registering for a Dev account (Apple Developer Registration) I see a note saying I might want to create a new Apple ID for developing. What's your take on that? What are the pros/cons of using a separate account? I'd really hate to screw that up, and end up regretting my decision.

Thank you, in advance. It's helpful people like you that could change my future for the better.

If you have Lion on your Mac you can download Xcode from the Mac app store for free & get started. As you can afford membership that gives you all the download resources and access to Apple forums.

The dev account on iTubes is so you can have the account named with your 'business name' I guess?