Usually I find folk to be ready after 2 to 4 years in school.
Bob
This probably isn't the best place to ask, so if you know a better offsite that I could post this on then feel free to give a name, but I'm looking to get into programming something specific:
Something that interfaces with a webpage using virtual clicks/keystrokes and is capable of recognizing basic test/pictures of text.
My knowledge is extreeemely limited, but I'd like to start with a type of programming that would allow something like this to be created eventually.
If something like this exists then any info about it would be much appreciated. I'm looking to streamline some daily activities without interfering w/ my mouse, unless it fits the above guidelines thoroughly it's not much help. Programming my own might not be the easiest way to go about this task, but it's the route I'd prefer.

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