Ask HN: Where does one start to learn how to code?

  1 Pick an Interesting Language
  2 Learn the Syntax
  3 Pick a Problem
  4 Solve the Problem
  5 Goto 3 if Done
  6 Goto 1 after 1--2 Years

As for problems, http://rubyquiz.com/ and http://programmingpraxis.com/ are good starting resources.

To learn the syntax of a language, just search for the language and the word "tutorial". Pick a site and read through the material provided.

If you can't decide on a language, try:

http://www.ruby-doc.org/docs/ProgrammingRuby/

http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/