Zap

What's your favorite programming langauge? The post why. As well as why it's better than other languages.

My favorite is C/C++. Because it can make stand alone programs (some other languages can't) and it's close to assembly so it's easy to go low level.


(Forgive me if this is in the wrong place, I am new here)

Jimbo

There are plenty of threads on this topic already. Most users will probably agree that the "best" language depends on the project.

Zap

Sorry, I am new. I didn't know.

Pizentios

try using the search tool next time.

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King

It is in the right place, but there are many threads like this in existence, search the forum b4 making a new topic.

It depends on what I am programming, some are better for different things. I prefer C++ for most general application programming, but sometimes it is just quicker and easier to do programs in another language such as C#.

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Zap

I guess then the topic has become why is C++ so popular?

Arevos

Obviously it depends on the job required, but I'm particularly partial to Python. When I program in my spare time, I want a programming language that enables me to easily produce fast, modular, interesting code that I will be able to decipher in six months time. Python adequately fulfills those requirements in a way other languages do not.

To me, Python's main advantage is that it has a lot of language constructs that other more popular languages do not have. What might be repetitive work in C++ or Java, becomes so much more efficient, and interestingly difficult, with higher level functions, mutable objects and metaclasses. The idea of designing classes and functions to construct other classes and functions is a concept that rather fascinates me.

Also, I'm not sure this particular question has been asked before. Infinite Recursion asked, "Which language do you think is the best to know / learn?" a while ago, but that's not quite the same thing that Zap is asking. Of course, I may just not be searching hard enough

angry_asian

i like c++ even though i just started learning it, i think it is bettr because it is low level if you master it then higher level will be easy to understand
and c++ is good for video games

LOI Kratong

@Arevos: Sure the key to deciphering the code in 6 months time is writing clean, efficient code with clear variable and function names. And then you probably wouldn't even need comments!

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DaWei

I have to say this: had you, as a new member, read the FAQ/rules (rude, not to), you would have noticed right away that you were enjoined to "search FIRST".

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