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Question for the devs
WNxMurktinez:
unless you are creating games, i really don't see a need to learn C++
VC:
If you want to write software you learn C++.
If you want to write a script to manipulate the software that a real coder wrote, you learn LUA or Python.
If you want to very quickly slap together something to run exclusively in Windows using the GUI interface and you have no concern for performance, you use Visual Basic and then you set yourself on fire to burn off the fail.
steven_m64:
--- Quote from: Viashino Cutthroat on March 30, 2009, 11:34:59 pm ---If you want to write software you learn C++.
If you want to write a script to manipulate the software that a real coder wrote, you learn LUA or Python.
If you want to very quickly slap together something to run exclusively in Windows using the GUI interface and you have no concern for performance, you use Visual Basic or C# and then you set yourself on fire to burn off the fail.
--- End quote ---
fixed. :D
VC:
++reputation;
The Beatles pwn j00!:
I've recently decided that I want to learn how to program. If I'm going to sit in front of a computer for disgusting amounts of time, I might as well learn a useful skill.
I decided to start with Visual Basic, since that seems to be the easiest to learn, from what I can gather. I'm nearly finished with the "Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition" guided tour, with it's seemingly trivial and barely explained examples. A few things are lost on me so far, but I think I'm following most of it. I'm certain I could learn it if I put forth a concentrated effort.
Is it a wise move to start with Visual Basic, or should I just start learning with C++? I know there is no clear answer for that, I just wanted to know what your guys' recommendations are.
I definitely intend to pick up a couple of books next month. Are there any particular books you guys would recommend?
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