2007-01-13 14:30:13 · 6 answers · asked by Rob 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
it depends on the purpose... when it comes to business the best programming language fit for it is visual basic of course.. but when it comes to web development flash is the one for it.
2007-01-13 15:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Maia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok i dont agree with the comments i've read so far...
First of all, Visual Basic Express is free BUT it is based on Visual Basic .Net NOT VB6...VB6 (Visual Basic 6 is its ful name) is the older version between it and Express.....VB6 is an easier language to learn over .Net Express...the .Net framework is too hard to grasp for beginners. VB6 is still the most popular language in the world but it is not supported by MS anymore despite massive community support existing. VB6 is a beautiful, simple lanugage for beginners.
If you've never learned programming then i'd strongly recommend getting a look at VB6 and NOT to look at C++....C++ is an object oriented langauge and in my opinion is an OLD langage that is NOT relevant today...C++ (or better said, "C") is what most of the current langages are based on today because of how popular "C" was...The difference between C and C++ is that C++ is an object oriented language...meaning it uses a thing called Classes. The problem with C and C++ was that it was made at a time that did not include internet and so for today's people i think it is a old language that should not be learned anymore except maybe "C" for beginners before moving up to Java.
So when you say relevant to learn today it depends on the type of person you are..if you are a newbie then i'd go with VB6...and then move to "C" and then to "php" (or C#).
However, if you are comfortable programming (e.g. an intermediate) then i'd go with C# or "php" ... Interestngly C# and php are based on "C" so its not that hard to grasp.
2007-01-13 23:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The one things that remains the same among all languages is the basic syntax, all programs have if-thens, case statements (for the most part) and variables. Learning how to program, and learning a particular syntax are two very different things. If your learning, then stick to the basics, nail down vb6, then learn how to do the same thing in vb.net, and c#. Once you nail one language, it will be fairly easy to transition into a new one.
2007-01-14 00:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by SnowXNinja 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each has it's purpose -- for fun and personal use Visual Basic is good. There is a free version at Microsoft.com called Visual Basic Express with tutorials etc. you can download and use. From there it would be easy to upgrade to VB6 or newer.
2007-01-13 22:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by pilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go with c++ It is the most commonly used programming language for writing system software, though it is also widely used for writing applications.
2007-01-13 23:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost everyone is talking about C++. So, why don't you give it a try?
Well, actually I'm more attracted to Java.
2007-01-13 22:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by Sentrist Starleaf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋