What's your favourite language?

[Tonker]

This forum seems to be pretty quiet, so I thought I'd try to incite some discussion, perhaps even some debate?

So what's your favourite programming language? I realize that it will often depend on what you're doing, but in my case I love Java - although I seldom get to use it.

I find it to be nice syntactically - very C like, or more to the point very un-COBOL like. http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/wink.gif It's easy to generate a quick and easy GUI with it, and the code is easily reusable.

I must admit though I'm gaining more of an appreciation for C++ with TrollTech's QT library for generating platform independent GUI apps. You get the benefit of (relatively) easy GUI generation, speed of execution and platform independence.

Alright, so I've said my bit, now let's hear from you guys. C, C++, Java, VB, Perl, Python, Ruby, Cobol (ick), etc., what's your preference and why?

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[Tonker]

If only computers would run on emoticons! http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/wink.gif

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[MikeFoster]

Languages:
I'll always love C. And I like to dabble in C++. I'm sure I would like Java if I knew more about it. I'm slowly learning, but just don't have alot of spare time for it. I use to really enjoy assembly language! http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

tweakthis:
You should write a programming with emoticons tutorial! http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/grin.gif

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[Tonker]

I like C as well, Java makes a nice beginner to intermediate level language though, since you don't have to worry about garbage collection ( as much ) http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

C was the first language I learned after COBOL.. I love it for that alone! =)

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[MikeFoster]

Does anyone like LisP? My first exposure to lisp was XLisP - an object-oriented flavor of lisp.

AutoCAD's macro language is derived from XLisP. What a fantastic macro language!

Of course, now VBA is embedded in AutoCAD - but lisp is still there!

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[MikeFoster]

At work I program industrial automation systems with an IEC-61131-3 development environment: PCWorX.

We have a variant of SFC called MSFC: Machine Sequential Function Chart. Auto/manual mode support and detailed diagnostics are built into the language.

Mainly we just use ladder diagram, but I use Structured Text when I can - its similar to Pascal. If you can imagine Pascal running on a PLC!

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[Brian]

My Favorite Is VB.

Have been using it for 6 months so far.

[glussier]

On pcs masm is my favorite. On IBM OS mvs or NAS computers there are 2, PL/1 and ASM370.

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[Immy]

My favorite has to be Pascal. i dont know much, but i tend to find it easier than other programming languages.

~~~~Immy~~~~

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[MikeFoster]

Brian: Welcome to the board! I've used VB for a few projects, but not very much really.

glussier: I think assembly is great. I used to play around with it alot but I don't get to any more.

Immy: I used Pascal in college, as well as C and assembly. I think Pascal is ideally suited to the academic environment - but many Computer Science courses are now using C (or C++) instead. Borland's Delphi is based on Pascal. I think Delphi is everything VB users dream about. Although I've only played around with it.



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[Brian]

Thanks Mike!

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MikeFoster:

Brian: Welcome to the board!
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<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">This message has been edited by Brian on June 24, 2001 at 10:14 AM</font>

[russb]

I am learning C# seems really cool so far. I took c and C++ in college so C# is coming along very quickly

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[greengoose1]

English, the only one I speak fluently. No that's not right. Let's see. Q-Baisic is where I started and C is where I'm working when I have time. http://www.helpfromtechs.com/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

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