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Best Programming Language?


  

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  1. 1. Best Programming Language?

    • ASM
      1
    • C/C++
      25
    • C#
      14
    • BASIC/VB
      7
    • Delphi/Pascal
      3
    • Java
      8
    • Other
      2


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Just by a show of hands, I was wondering what everyone thinks is the best programming language? Weigh in everything here (including speed, compatibility, learning curve, ease of use, etc.).

If possible, can a mod edit this poll and add an "Other" option?

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Personally, I just love coding in PHP. It's not really "programing" persay, but it's a lot more intuitive (to me) than anything else. Function names make sense, the syntax is logical and easy to read, and it's pretty frickin' powerful (considering you only use it for webpages).

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the whole language thing is pretty irrelevant because with .NET the only difference is the syntax. each language that is built to use the .NET Framework uses the same classes. the only main difference between C++.net, J#, C#, and VB.net are in syntax.

i voted C#.

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the whole language thing is pretty irrelevant because with .NET the only difference is the syntax.  each language that is built to use the .NET Framework uses the same classes.  the only main difference between C++.net, J#, C#, and VB.net are in syntax.

i voted C#.

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Yeah, even what they compile down to is the same (i.e. the bytecode looks exactly the same). But somehow I like the feel of truely compiled code, so I like C/C++.

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Yeah, even what they compile down to is the same. But somehow I like the feel of truely compiled code, so I like C/C++.

yes and no, some say that the C# compiler is more optimized than the VB.net compiler, but that is debatable. but anyways when you compile they all get translated into MSIL and then they are able to be executed by the .NET CLR.

but yeah, sometimes I just "feel" like using regular old fashioned C++. what i like about C++.net is that you can use the same C++ header files in addition to the .NET framework (same applies to J# and its implementation of the Java classes).

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yes and no, some say that the C# compiler is more optimized than the VB.net compiler, but that is debatable. but anyways when you compile they all get translated into MSIL and then they are able to be executed by the .NET CLR.

but yeah, sometimes I just "feel" like using regular old fashioned C++. what i like about C++.net is that you can use the same C++ header files in addition to the .NET framework (same applies to J# and its implementation of the Java classes).

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I can't say I care for J#. It just feels like a very stripped down version of Java. And the Java classes it uses are from like 1.2, so it's not really the same. C++.net is kind of nice though, switching between managed and unmanaged code.

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I can't say I care for J#. It just feels like a very stripped down version of Java. And the Java classes it uses are from like 1.2, so it's not really the same. C++.net is kind of nice though, switching between managed and unmanaged code.

if anything, J# takes the Java syntax and bring it to .net (along with those obsolete, yet somewhat useful classes). and you are right, it is not the same, but if you are using visual studio, you can explore those classes and their members. and honestly, how much has java's classes really changed? i would gather not by much. but anyways, C++ gives you the gun and the bullets to shoot yourself in the foot.

but then again, this is all about preference and opinion, right?

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if anything, J# takes the Java syntax and bring it to .net (along with those obsolete, yet somewhat useful classes). and you are right, it is not the same, but if you are using visual studio, you can explore those classes and their members. and honestly, how much has java's classes really changed? i would gather not by much. but anyways, C++ gives you the gun and the bullets to shoot yourself in the foot.

but then again, this is all about preference and opinion, right?

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Actually they've changed quite a bit, especially with 5.0.

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I think what you mean is what is your favorite language... ?

Well, I haven't found one yet. I write a lot in VBA, C and VBScript. I wouldn't say any of them are the "best", because if they were I wouldn't consider using them "work"...

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the whole language thing is pretty irrelevant because with .NET the only difference is the syntax. each language that is built to use the .NET Framework uses the same classes. the only main difference between C++.net, J#, C#, and VB.net are in syntax.

i voted C#.

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& Delphi 8 uses .net too....

in fact Delphi is the only non-micrsoft product that uses .net

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Well the big issue is, you say that VB is great for windows app's not true, cause with SP2, xps new release, most of the vb programs are not supported, and do not function correctly.

Im not a programmer. But im just saying its what ive read up on.

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& Delphi 8 uses .net too....

in fact Delphi is the only non-micrsoft product that uses .net

actually, there are others. there is one for php somewhere. delphi 8 is probably the most popular non-microsoft language for .net, but it is by no means the only one.

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actually, there are others. there is one for php somewhere. delphi 8 is probably the most popular non-microsoft language for .net, but it is by no means the only one.

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Really, I didnt know that....php.net havent heard of it before.

isnt php more a scripting language than a programming language? & doesnt php conflict with micrsofts asp?

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Perl. It is quirky.

heh, thats a polite way of describing perl ;)

actually, there are others. there is one for php somewhere. delphi 8 is probably the most popular non-microsoft language for .net, but it is by no means the only one.

There are also Nemerle, MonoLogo, dotLisp, Iron Python, Oberon.NET, Tachy, Delta Forth.NET, boo, and Component Pascal.

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