What is the best programming language?

[stephen10101]

i have tried several differernt languages and i just want an opinoin from some other people on which is the best. i have tried java, vj#, c++, c#, python, and vb. so far i like vb best, because it's nice and easy to make a nice, neat little ui and the coding ins't that hard either. so lets hear from y'all(yeah, im texan i say y'all ) and if you want more poll options then tell me

[dos mes]

The best would have to be java, or pure C++, not m$ shitty .net version....

They are the most versatile and java can be used on any system. They are a bitch to learn, but are by far the best you can use...

[stephen10101]

yeah, i guess java is pretty good, im taking a class on it in school and it isn't too hard to learn so far, as for c++, its also good, but my knowledge of it is... lacking, so my opinion on it doesnt count verry much.

[xbox7887]

The answer to your question depends on a few things...mainly performance, how easy it is to create a functional application, and whether or not you need your application to run on multiple platforms.

Obviously anything cross-platform compiles into an intermediate language so it will always be slower than a processor specific such as C or C++. While native languages are on top when it comes to speed, they are also less user friendly and take longer to code big applications.

On the other side, there's java which can be run on virtually any type of cpu and is fairly easy to program in...it's also one of the least efficient languages so if you are doing any type of intense computational work you may want to lean more towards something .NET based like C#.NET which is an intermediate between fast efficient code and compatability between different architectures.

The best of both worlds in my opinion would be C++.net which gives you the option to use inline assembly which is nice where speed can be an issue, such as writing small algorithms that process large amounts of data. You can create applications in a fast efficient manner that's cross platform and has the potential to be optimized if need be

[Patrickssj6]

A language on the .NET Platform. The best would be C++.NET

Start out with VB.NET(not 6) or C#.NET

[GrantLS]

Does VB use LESS resources (RAM,CPU, ect) than C++?

[dos mes]

No, it all depends on what is in your program, how big it is and what it does.

[GrantLS]

No, it all depends on what is in your program, how big it is and what it does.

I know C++ and VB are pretty different but if you built an app that is the same with both langs, wich one would perform best?

[dos mes]

If it's a matter of the exact same application and it's a rather complex application, then C++ definitely.

[crypt]

Learn c++, or vc++.net. vc++ is pretty easy, and you arent stuck in the command script box. (Check out the free demo on microsofts site of vc++)

[stephen10101]

i'm not a total noob to pragramming and looking for what to learn first i know a bit of c++, java, and vb. i have even written tutorials on them.
http://www.halomods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43494

http://www.halomods.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44650

I'm just wanting your opinions on which language is best for what and stuff.

[inferno]

i would like too say that i know the worst programing language would be torque scripting which is .cs files. (fuck you torque)

[dos mes]

Actually it's probably BrainFuck.

[stephen10101]

after looking through that link i have to agree with you, dos mes. that looks like on P.O.S. language lol

[drewboi]

lmao C+

[inferno]

brainfuck defintetly beats torque scripting... wow that looks scary i hope that the person who invented that is forced too program in it for the rest of his life mu ah hah a hah ha ha ha!

[stephen10101]

dude that would suck ass lol

[jebmodillion]

C++

I don't use it but I know it is the best for getting the job done.

[StalkingGrunt911]

Nice bump...