Hello,
I am a high school student looking to learn how to make somewhat basic programs on my ti-84+ce to solve problems faster. I have done a bit of research but I am wondering if it is worth attempting to learn to create these programs through my computer or just trying to create them on my calculator. On the one hand programming on a computer is probably easier and faster but seemingly has a much higher learning curve than on the calculator. The problem is that even though I would like to believe I'm fairly competent I have very minimal experience programming and don't know what I am doing. Could somebody tell me if it is worth trying to learn to program on the computer or should I try to build a program on the calculator through the prgm button?

If all you want to do is solve programs faster, I would reconmend progtamming on your cslcularor using TI-BASIC. In 8th grade, I remember making one of these sorts of programs, of which I called Mather. The only problem is that the program balloons in size the more formulas you add. I would still recommend it regardless.

No matter if you learn to program TI-BASIC on your calculator or on your computer, you'll be able to readily transfer your skills to programming on the other. The hard part is learning to structure and implement your program, the easy part is writing it out!

There is a little additional setup cost for programming TI-BASIC programs on your computer, but in exchange you get syntax highlighting, commenting, and indentation (all three of these things are somewhat desirable when you are first learning the language), but hundreds of people have learned TI-BASIC (myself included!) through pressing buttons on their calculators.

To actually start your learning, I draw your attention to the extensive official and community tutorials linked here, as well as Kerm's book.

Ok ill try that it seems interesting. Thank you



Ok thanks I started using the ti connect ce ide tyoe thing and so far it is working out well

personally I would recommend coding on Calc, that when you can just click and then the token will appear, and you can also see the results quicker, but whatever you want to do.

I would suggest just using your calc because if you're doing it on a computer, I feel like you might as well just code python or something. I'm also probably being influenced by the fact that as a kid, I programmed my calculator before I had a computer.