Programming Languages

[Rkiver]

My first exposure to programming was on the C64 years ago, so whatever the hell that used which I cannot remember, or remember how to do it.

C++ more recently is what I've used.

[Ace Rimmer]

Well, I voted Visual Basic because I've been trying to learn it (for quite some time now). Don't ask how far I've gotten. I don't really have any use for any programming language, but I like to learn new things when I can. One day, I'll get back into it.

I actually did create a program once to keep track of chess matches between my brother in-law and myself that was pretty nifty (and very aesthetically pleasing if I do say so myself). Although, admittedly, it was more or less a glorified database.

[microchip08]

I [try to] use Visual Basic, as it's easily accessible through PowerPoint, without much ado. However, I'm not very good at it: in fact, here's a comprehensive list of my commands:

Code: Select all

GoTo
If
Else
MsgBox
Textbox1.Value [&c]
UserForm1.Show


That's about it![/code]

[martin]

GoTo? eww

anyway, I used to use VB a lot, because it was the only language installed at college and I used it to make games in it in my free time (Ninja toast ). However since I got my laptop it's been C# all the way, mostly because I can use XNA with it but also because it's a lot faster to execute

[Mas Tnega]

First: I thought long and hard, and can only conclude that Brainfuck's not in the list because you have other requirements that have nothing to do with what programming is.

My answer: C-family and Java. My course pretty much revolves around the pair of them. There's OpenGL for those pesky 3D-graphics-based courseworks, and Java for everything else that's programming. If I ever decide that I do, in fact, possess a work ethic, I might use Java to see if I can write genetic algorithms for a chess AI.

[NeoThermic]

Multiple. Currently I'm using assembler and the C-family for my dissertation, PHP for my work elsewhere (and for prototyping stuff), and Java for Distributed Systems module (of which my hate for Java grows each day).

Incidentally in 3.0 multi-option polls are possible. This question so could have done with it

NeoThermic

[NeoThermic]

I thought long and hard, and can only conclude that Brainfuck's not in the list because you have other requirements that have nothing to do with what programming is.

Well, in my opinion 'programming' refers to creating a more or less dynamic application. That is, the content it produces depends on what you put into it. Brainfuck's nothing like that. (However I know that this doesn't always apply to the other languages listed either.)

Jelco

Brainfuck is turning complete, ergo it'd be possible to make anything in it. Indeed, someone has made a DeCSS program in just Brainfuck

NeoThermic

[Stewsburntmonkey]

Brainfuck is turning complete, ergo it'd be possible to make anything in it. Indeed, someone has made a DeCSS program in just Brainfuck

"Turning complete" eh? Is that anything like "Turing-complete"?


The issue with Brainfuck is obviously its impracticality. It's a toy language that no one in their right mind would ever consider for production use.


I use Perl because it is clearly superior to everything else.

[rus|Mike]

I worship VB6

[zjoere]

I don't use programming language so i voted other.

[Montyphy]

Multiple:

• Personal
  
  • Python
    
  • Javascript
    
  • PHP
    
• Work
  
  • XSLT
    
  • Javascript
    
  • C#
    
  • Python
    
• University
  
  • First Year
    
    • Scheme
      
    • Ada95
      
  • Second Year
    
    • Java
      
    • Assembler
      
    • Prolog
      
    • C for creating a compiler using GNU bison with flex.
      

[Montyphy]

Do you still know everything you learned about all those languages? Are you 'fluent' in all?

I wouldn't say I'm fluent since I've never had to use and try every feature of each but I do know the basics and may need to brush up on the syntax should I need to use some of them (particularly Scheme, Prolog and Ada95) should I need to use them again.

Also, XSLT doesn't qualify as a programming language. Just being a pedant and all.

Even though "the content it produces depends on what you put into it"?

[Xocrates]

Although it probably hardly counts, I've used Mathematica during college.

So, other.

[Pox]

Perl all the way. Anyone who uses C#, vote Java, not C-family - it is NOTHING like C[++].

[KingAl]

"Turning complete" eh? Is that anything like "Turing-complete"?

No, turning complete is what Zoolander isn't

C++ here. I'm considering looking at Python or Perl at some point in the future having heard good things about both, though advocates of the former are so irritating I think I'll opt for the latter.