Which programming language?

uly · 08-01-2007, 04:02 PM

Hello,

I'm trying to find a programming language/editor/compiler for this simple application I'm trying to write, and I'm looking for a recommendation. I'm an amateur programmer who hasn't written anything for years now, but I'm pretty much proficient with most of the basic stuff (I have experience with VB, C++, JS, Perl, Python and Lua). The application I'm trying to make is a simple file editor that edits a proprietary data file (from a legacy game), to be run in Win32 environment. I'm looking specifically for a programming environment that is relatively simple, does not require too much compiler configuration, simple setup (better if no setup required), and as a bonus, a wysiwyg GUI editor. Ideally it won't require too much fancy run time libraries, but .NET is ok.

The last such programming environment I used was VB forgot-which-version (at least 7 years ago!) So I'm quite out of touch with these stuff... Can someone give me a recommendation?

shuuhen · 08-02-2007, 10:05 PM

I'd go with C# if it's quick and simple and needs a wysiwyg GUI editor. I usually don't like WYSIWYG generated GUIs, but in quick simple apps they can make life easier. The reason I say C# instead of VB.NET is personal preference (I despise VB). You might also not be able to develop VB.NET with SharpDevelop (which is a free program like VisualStudio.NET). The differences between the VB you used and the newer VB.NET are probably big enough to justify learning C#, which should be fairly easy if you are used to C/C++.

Otherwise I'd go with Perl or Python. Both languages are supposed to allow you to do a lot with small amounts of code. You'll have to look for what would work for a GUI as I haven't really done anything with those languages.

I'm still a novice programmer, but those are my recommendations.

montyauto · 08-08-2007, 04:02 AM

In term of language Perl is most powerfull especially if we need so much dealing with server side.
I think php has accomodate almost all aspects in Perl, but I'm not sure about Phyton or Asp.

08-01-2007, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
uly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 103 OS: WinXP SP3	Which programming language? Hello, I'm trying to find a programming language/editor/compiler for this simple application I'm trying to write, and I'm looking for a recommendation. I'm an amateur programmer who hasn't written anything for years now, but I'm pretty much proficient with most of the basic stuff (I have experience with VB, C++, JS, Perl, Python and Lua). The application I'm trying to make is a simple file editor that edits a proprietary data file (from a legacy game), to be run in Win32 environment. I'm looking specifically for a programming environment that is relatively simple, does not require too much compiler configuration, simple setup (better if no setup required), and as a bonus, a wysiwyg GUI editor. Ideally it won't require too much fancy run time libraries, but .NET is ok. The last such programming environment I used was VB forgot-which-version (at least 7 years ago!) So I'm quite out of touch with these stuff... Can someone give me a recommendation?

08-02-2007, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
shuuhen Manager Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 987 OS: Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X 10.5.8, WinXP Pro, FreeBSD 6.0, Gentoo Linux My System	Re: Which programming language? I'd go with C# if it's quick and simple and needs a wysiwyg GUI editor. I usually don't like WYSIWYG generated GUIs, but in quick simple apps they can make life easier. The reason I say C# instead of VB.NET is personal preference (I despise VB). You might also not be able to develop VB.NET with SharpDevelop (which is a free program like VisualStudio.NET). The differences between the VB you used and the newer VB.NET are probably big enough to justify learning C#, which should be fairly easy if you are used to C/C++. Otherwise I'd go with Perl or Python. Both languages are supposed to allow you to do a lot with small amounts of code. You'll have to look for what would work for a GUI as I haven't really done anything with those languages. I'm still a novice programmer, but those are my recommendations. __________________ Has it been a few days since I replied to your thread? Don't panic! I'm a busy college student and may forget a post if I'm extra busy (or it might just take me a while to be able to do a decent reply). If you still need help and are awaiting my reply after a few days, PM me about it. When posting what errors you get, please give the full message. It makes helping you much easier.

08-08-2007, 04:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
montyauto Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7 OS: XP	Re: Which programming language? In term of language Perl is most powerfull especially if we need so much dealing with server side. I think php has accomodate almost all aspects in Perl, but I'm not sure about Phyton or Asp.