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BstrucT · Jun 5th, 2008, 7:40 AM

My apologies for the false statement, I didn't think back far enough.

>BstrucT

Jimbo · Jun 5th, 2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by teishu

... where as C/C++ is really powerful and fast for applications hence why operating systems (e.g linux kernel) are programmed in this.

Just as a side note, while performance is important, it's only one of various reasons why these languages are preferred. Also, the Linux kernel contains no C++ last I checked. C++ code compiles into a much less predictable mess than C, which is one of the reasons why this choice was made.

Grich · Jun 5th, 2008, 7:19 PM

I chose JAVA.
I took the approach of what is my favourite language to code in (actually find it fun), I wasn't thinking of things like performance.
My favourite language for performance is Assembly, still a noob at it though.
When it comes to using programming languages, it really comes down to what your software is to do.
I code mostly in C++ for assignments for school etc. Over 70% of the stuff i have coded has been in C++. I HATE it though, sure everyone is using it and I'm okay at it. But it doesn't have that edge like JAVA. Sure, I wouldn't use JAVA to make a game for playstation of course, but with JAVA I can relax and I don't have to worry about pointers and all that lower level stuff.

crawforddavid2006 · Jun 5th, 2008, 7:30 PM

I'm kinda surprised to how poorly C# is doing in this poll. I knew C/C++ would do great, but i figured C# would be a close second. and by the looks of it, i probably shouldnt have included perl, cobol, or ruby

Grich · Jun 5th, 2008, 8:23 PM

Yeah, COBOL is a bit old school. Used alot in the industry though, but I know no one who codes in it for fun. If they did, they would be pretty sad and single.

OpenLoop · Jun 5th, 2008, 8:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Grich

I know no one who codes in it for fun. If they did, they would be pretty sad and single.

that about sums it up. No fun in COBOL. I love it when I'm asked to program in C or rexx or python.

Grich · Jun 5th, 2008, 8:52 PM

I know what you mean!

ShawnStovall · Jun 5th, 2008, 10:00 PM

I chose C/C++ because C++ seems to have at least the basics of lower- and high- level programming. This makes it efficient for almost all programming tasks. May not be the easiest for all task's but it seems to me to be the most efficient when it comes to its abilities in speed and memory handling(be it somewhat crude

).

teishu · Jun 6th, 2008, 3:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Just as a side note, while performance is important, it's only one of various reasons why these languages are preferred. Also, the Linux kernel contains no C++ last I checked. C++ code compiles into a much less predictable mess than C, which is one of the reasons why this choice was made.

Yeh, Sorry i meant C, i know theres no C++ in it.

View Poll Results: Best programming languages
C#	4	23.53%
C/C++	12	70.59%
Java	4	23.53%
VB/VB.Net	2	11.76%
Python	4	23.53%
PHP	2	11.76%
Perl	0	0%
Ruby	1	5.88%
Cobol	0	0%
Other	1	5.88%
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Jun 5th, 2008, 7:40 AM	#11
BstrucT Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Durban, South-Africa Posts: 194 Rep Power: 1	Re: Best programming language My apologies for the false statement, I didn't think back far enough. >BstrucT __________________ Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Last edited by BstrucT; Jun 5th, 2008 at 7:55 AM.

Jun 5th, 2008, 7:19 PM	#13
Grich Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 198 Rep Power: 2	Re: Best programming language I chose JAVA. I took the approach of what is my favourite language to code in (actually find it fun), I wasn't thinking of things like performance. My favourite language for performance is Assembly, still a noob at it though. When it comes to using programming languages, it really comes down to what your software is to do. I code mostly in C++ for assignments for school etc. Over 70% of the stuff i have coded has been in C++. I HATE it though, sure everyone is using it and I'm okay at it. But it doesn't have that edge like JAVA. Sure, I wouldn't use JAVA to make a game for playstation of course, but with JAVA I can relax and I don't have to worry about pointers and all that lower level stuff. __________________ SYNTAX ERROR ...

Jun 5th, 2008, 8:23 PM	#15
Grich Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 198 Rep Power: 2	Re: Best programming language Yeah, COBOL is a bit old school. Used alot in the industry though, but I know no one who codes in it for fun. If they did, they would be pretty sad and single. __________________ SYNTAX ERROR ...

Jun 5th, 2008, 8:52 PM	#17
Grich Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 198 Rep Power: 2	Re: Best programming language I know what you mean! __________________ SYNTAX ERROR ...

Jun 5th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#18
ShawnStovall Call me Chuck Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA, MI Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Re: Best programming language I chose C/C++ because C++ seems to have at least the basics of lower- and high- level programming. This makes it efficient for almost all programming tasks. May not be the easiest for all task's but it seems to me to be the most efficient when it comes to its abilities in speed and memory handling(be it somewhat crude ). __________________ sqrt(-1) <3 3.14 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature

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