Originally posted by Kapil GainI've done some programming from an electronic standpoint, that is based in assembly only and looking specificially towards the architecture of the chips.
How many of you know programming? I am still a beginner at programming. At present, I am learning only 2 high-level p-language: c++ and visual basic. Probably my best program ever made in c++ was the ELO Calculator! What about you?
I am moving on to University this year and I am doing a COSC course so we'll see how that goes.
Originally posted by Kapil GainI am a professional programmer, mostly Visual Studio .NET.
How many of you know programming? I am still a beginner at programming. At present, I am learning only 2 high-level p-language: c++ and visual basic. Probably my best program ever made in c++ was the ELO Calculator! What about you?
i'm a c++ programmer but have programmed in a handful of other languages. I think once u learn how to program in one language properly, i.e pick up the different concepts and best practices, its quite easy to learn another language. Well, in relation to object orientated languages anyway..
Just learn the new syntax and off u go.
Same with these .net languages, choose your favourite language and it'll all turn into the same byte code in the end anyway so the advantage of one language over another is eliminated.
I think java is my favourite language tho, its cleaner and easier to program with that most. C++ syntax can get very complicated when using deep inheritance layers, templates, function pointers, i.e its more complicated features.
Still, treat every new programming task like a new puzzle and its an enjoyable job.
i'm studying computer science (and maths-joint honours. woo!...)
i can do VB kidna well ('tis my dads "thing" so he kinda tought me it), java okay-ish and True Basic really well but i don't think that counts for anything, tbh...
but i start a module on internet programming tomorrow. i think i'm the only person in the class who hasn't done anything with xhtml...
Originally posted by geniusAre they still teaching S-Algol at St. Andrews or have they finally made the break to useful languages?
i'm studying computer science (and maths-joint honours. woo!...)
...i start a module on internet programming tomorrow. i think i'm the only person in the class who hasn't done anything with xhtml...
Originally posted by Toethe basic computer science module teaches java, and we're doing java this semster with a smattering of xhtml and i think something else too...but one of the demonstrators is a 1st year phd student who hasn't touched java until he came here...😛
Are they still teaching S-Algol at St. Andrews or have they finally made the break to useful languages?
Originally posted by geniusIf i were u i'd pay attention in those java classes 🙂
the basic computer science module teaches java, and we're doing java this semster with a smattering of xhtml and i think something else too...but one of the demonstrators is a 1st year phd student who hasn't touched java until he came here...😛
I was just out looking for a job a few months back and there seemed to be nothing but Java jobs around, esp java with J2EE, beans, corba etc.. I think thats the advantage Java has over c++, all the add on bits that sun and the open source community release. for it, its become much more than just a language.
Then again, i'd say a few years down the line when all the graduates are coming out with java being a c++ programmer will help as it'll be a slightly niche area to be in and will probably pay more..
I do some php just for me in my leisure and I started with some JAVA. I just made a little card game, you can play and download it here: http://fsmat.htu.tuwien.ac.at/~thire/web/patience/patience.php
Far away from being perfect, but funny though! Some things just if you use it as an application (and not as an JApplet). The page is in German, but I added an English properties files (BTW: feedback here is very wellcome!)
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