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| 23452 | 2001-11-03 00:12:00 | I'm interested to learn a language but I'm unsure as to which one! Anyone got any thoughts on say C++, Visual Basic, Delphi etc. I have no goals, just want a versatile, working understanding of a robust but long term language. What are most programs written in for the PC with a Windows 98SE base? Any ideas? |
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| 23453 | 2001-11-03 00:50:00 | I would recomend Delphi. It is easier than C++ and still fairly powerful. As well as that programs written in Delphi6 can be ported through to Kylux the Linux version of Delphi. | Guest (0) | ||
| 23454 | 2001-11-03 01:49:00 | Delphi would be a good choice as it is beginner friendly being a visual development type programming language. Also NZ PcWorld mag has been running a series of tutorials on delphi and included a version of the programme on one of their cds. Although powerful and in wide use C/C++ would not be a good one to start with if you have no previous programming experience as they are pretty tough to get the hang of. |
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| 23455 | 2001-11-03 02:43:00 | Python (www.python.org) is highly rated for a first language, and teaches good style. I'm not a fan of the closed languages like Delphi and VisualBasic (yuck), because you have to pay to use them. Another language to consider is Java, its a bit harder to learn, but its quite friendly once you've learn't it. You should make a point of learning a few languages (eventually). C makes a good second language, and is my current favourite (aslong as I get my memory allocation right). |
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| 23456 | 2001-11-03 07:00:00 | Personally, I would start with C. Its probably not the absolute easiest language to begin with, but it is easy enough that you can pick it up with no trouble, compilers are freely available, you can create practical programs with it which is a big plus when you are learning, and it also teaches you the core fundamentals of good programming. Starting with visual languages is in my opinion not the best way to begin, as you tend to focus on the visual aspects of the programming rather than the flow of control and algorithms that underpin good coding. And once you understand C, it takes a couple of hours with a text book to pick up almost any other language ;-) |
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| 23457 | 2001-11-04 05:20:00 | i would recomend delphi, you can download delphi 6 Personal Edition free from borlands web site and register it free(full version not a tril version) | Guest (0) | ||
| 23458 | 2001-11-04 20:52:00 | Thank you all very much for you advice. Very much appreciated. Bryan |
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