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Chris Weimer · May 28th, 2005, 8:16 PM

I'm at a loss here, maybe some can chip in some advice. I'm not sure what programming language to make my program in. On one hand, I have what I'm familiar with, C++, and this is what I began with. On the other hand, I have Perl or PHP. The project is a text-organization and translation tool. The coding would be much easier if I do it web-based, and I could get it done much quicker. But I love working with C++ and Win32, and although it would be much more difficult and take up much much more time, the end would be satisfying. And that's not even taking into consideration the new Win64 systems coming out that will soon make all Win32 programs obsolete.

What do you guys think?

Chris

Ooble · May 29th, 2005, 7:22 AM

I would recommend Perl for this - you'll need regular expressions. If it has to be web-based, go with PHP.

Oh, and BTW, just as Win32 operating systems have a Win16 emulator that allows you to run Win16 applications, Win64 OSes have a Win32 emulator, allowing legacy code to be run.

Infinite Recursion · May 29th, 2005, 11:25 AM

Perl / CGI

I wouldn't sweat the 64bit.

Chris Weimer · May 29th, 2005, 3:19 PM

Ah, I just threw the 64 bit in for the heck of it. I was already aware of WOW or whatever it will be called for Win64 stuff.

Likewise, maybe some explanation on why Perl would be best?

May 28th, 2005, 8:16 PM	#1
Chris Weimer Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Project Decisions I'm at a loss here, maybe some can chip in some advice. I'm not sure what programming language to make my program in. On one hand, I have what I'm familiar with, C++, and this is what I began with. On the other hand, I have Perl or PHP. The project is a text-organization and translation tool. The coding would be much easier if I do it web-based, and I could get it done much quicker. But I love working with C++ and Win32, and although it would be much more difficult and take up much much more time, the end would be satisfying. And that's not even taking into consideration the new Win64 systems coming out that will soon make all Win32 programs obsolete. What do you guys think? Chris

May 29th, 2005, 7:22 AM	#2
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	I would recommend Perl for this - you'll need regular expressions. If it has to be web-based, go with PHP. Oh, and BTW, just as Win32 operating systems have a Win16 emulator that allows you to run Win16 applications, Win64 OSes have a Win32 emulator, allowing legacy code to be run. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

May 29th, 2005, 11:25 AM	#3
Infinite Recursion Programming Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,467 Rep Power: 8	Perl / CGI I wouldn't sweat the 64bit. __________________ http://jasonpowers.net "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."

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May 29th, 2005, 3:19 PM	#4
Chris Weimer Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Ah, I just threw the 64 bit in for the heck of it. I was already aware of WOW or whatever it will be called for Win64 stuff. Likewise, maybe some explanation on why Perl would be best?

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