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Erock · 07-14-2007, 05:07 PM

Hey I'm just wondering what is the language that most windows applications are made under? Is it Visual Basic, C++? I'd like to learn that language so I'm curious as to what it is. I took a year of Java classes, but Java programs always seem kind of clunky to me. Not as slick as a lot of other programs.

Thanks
Erock

MartialDev · 07-14-2007, 07:07 PM

VC++ and VB are both very common.

Kiba · 07-14-2007, 07:24 PM

Just use the best programming language for the job.

aussieNickuss · 07-15-2007, 02:37 AM

If you're learning a programming language with possibly the aim to make a career or business out of it, why don't you consider a non windows specific language so that you are able to write software for Windows, Mac and Linux?

VB is windows specific while (i think!) C++ can be "ported" to all operating systems.

Erock · 07-15-2007, 03:58 AM

Nah I'm just thinking of personal use. I'd like to write little programs for myself, not really as a career.

Kiba · 07-15-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erock

Nah I'm just thinking of personal use. I'd like to write little programs for myself, not really as a career.

Ruby is nice to use and easy to learn. It is also quite powerful. You can do a whole of things with Ruby, even make video games.

silicon toad2000 · 07-15-2007, 10:25 AM

what about this .net business that windows keeps downloading updates for?

tobyhede · 07-15-2007, 11:13 AM

Yeah, I'd suggest VB.Net.

For "quick and dirty" GUI apps, VB is a great choice for Windows. And VB is a first-class language in the .Net environment so it can do anything - it used to be denigrated, but those days are over.

MS even has a free development tool: Visual Studio Express for VB

aussieNickuss · 07-15-2007, 01:29 PM

I was also going to suggest VB Studio Express because it is free.

Jams · 07-15-2007, 08:12 PM

Personally i'd suggest C#, VB has a few little quirks that turn me off, but C# has become that industry standard for windows applications over the last few years. As a first language, both VB and C# are great choices, but i would chose C# because the C style syntax will make it easier to switch onto other languages such as C++ or Java (although you may never need to

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Chinese Dragon · 07-15-2007, 08:30 PM

If you choose C you'll be able to compile programs for virtually any hardware in existance, not to mention the compilers for it make the fastest and smallest code of any language, but personally I think the syntax is very yucky so I use Basic. For Windows GUI applications Visual Basic owns, you won't find anything easier, but personally I never use it either.

1000feet · 07-15-2007, 09:18 PM

The most used language is probably between C++ and Visual Basic, with C# and Java following.

The latest version of Microsoft's development tools are focused on C# and Visual Basic (although C++ is still well-supported). With the free editions you can get started pretty easily. They have some of the best tools for creating interfaces, so I second (or third) that recommendation.

aabukar · 07-16-2007, 05:41 AM

well for me it is C# i just like it syntax (since i was used to code in java) and it is much easier than java

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Erock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 462	What is the programming langauge that most windows applications use? Hey I'm just wondering what is the language that most windows applications are made under? Is it Visual Basic, C++? I'd like to learn that language so I'm curious as to what it is. I took a year of Java classes, but Java programs always seem kind of clunky to me. Not as slick as a lot of other programs. Thanks Erock

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MartialDev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 375	VC++ and VB are both very common.

07-14-2007, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kiba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the internet Posts: 129	Just use the best programming language for the job.

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aussieNickuss Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 287	If you're learning a programming language with possibly the aim to make a career or business out of it, why don't you consider a non windows specific language so that you are able to write software for Windows, Mac and Linux? VB is windows specific while (i think!) C++ can be "ported" to all operating systems.

07-15-2007, 03:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Erock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 462	Nah I'm just thinking of personal use. I'd like to write little programs for myself, not really as a career.

07-15-2007, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
silicon toad2000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 728	what about this .net business that windows keeps downloading updates for?

07-15-2007, 11:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
tobyhede Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 182	Yeah, I'd suggest VB.Net. For "quick and dirty" GUI apps, VB is a great choice for Windows. And VB is a first-class language in the .Net environment so it can do anything - it used to be denigrated, but those days are over. MS even has a free development tool: Visual Studio Express for VB

07-15-2007, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
aussieNickuss Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 287	I was also going to suggest VB Studio Express because it is free.

07-15-2007, 08:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jams Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20	Personally i'd suggest C#, VB has a few little quirks that turn me off, but C# has become that industry standard for windows applications over the last few years. As a first language, both VB and C# are great choices, but i would chose C# because the C style syntax will make it easier to switch onto other languages such as C++ or Java (although you may never need to )

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Chinese Dragon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: United States Posts: 102	If you choose C you'll be able to compile programs for virtually any hardware in existance, not to mention the compilers for it make the fastest and smallest code of any language, but personally I think the syntax is very yucky so I use Basic. For Windows GUI applications Visual Basic owns, you won't find anything easier, but personally I never use it either.

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1000feet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 295	The most used language is probably between C++ and Visual Basic, with C# and Java following. The latest version of Microsoft's development tools are focused on C# and Visual Basic (although C++ is still well-supported). With the free editions you can get started pretty easily. They have some of the best tools for creating interfaces, so I second (or third) that recommendation.

07-16-2007, 05:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
aabukar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 159	well for me it is C# i just like it syntax (since i was used to code in java) and it is much easier than java

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