Looking for a programming language to use
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I am looking for suggestions on a programming language to use. I wish to write a couple programs for Windows 7/Vista/XP (maybe not XP if it is an issue) but I would like to do it with minimal extra learning involved. I want a simple Windows client program to be able to accept data inputs from the user and store it on the hard drive. At some point, that data must be transmitted to a server across the internet. I do not expect the data size to be over one kilobyte. The server program must accept the data and store it in a database. The client may also download configuration settings from the server. Some features I am looking for are: - Free or low-cost programming environment is a must. - An no-install executable for the compiled client program is preferred, but not completely necessary. - The programming language should be easy to learn. Details below. - Faster creation of the programs helps. I don't have a lot of free time between college and work. - The server's database should be one that is commonly used in the industry. I have a rough understanding of C++ from a couple college courses I took a few years ago. I also worked with Visual Basic back when Windows 98 was the latest OS. Creating Windows programs now seems a lot more complex than I remember from using Visual Basic. I have tried using Visual Studio Express C++ and it seems more complex than what I need. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
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I am looking for suggestions on a programming language to use. I wish to write a couple programs for Windows 7/Vista/XP (maybe not XP if it is an issue) but I would like to do it with minimal extra learning involved. I want a simple Windows client program to be able to accept data inputs from the user and store it on the hard drive. At some point, that data must be transmitted to a server across the internet. I do not expect the data size to be over one kilobyte. The server program must accept the data and store it in a database. The client may also download configuration settings from the server. Some features I am looking for are: - Free or low-cost programming environment is a must. - An no-install executable for the compiled client program is preferred, but not completely necessary. - The programming language should be easy to learn. Details below. - Faster creation of the programs helps. I don't have a lot of free time between college and work. - The server's database should be one that is commonly used in the industry. I have a rough understanding of C++ from a couple college courses I took a few years ago. I also worked with Visual Basic back when Windows 98 was the latest OS. Creating Windows programs now seems a lot more complex than I remember from using Visual Basic. I have tried using Visual Studio Express C++ and it seems more complex than what I need. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
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VB6 has its magic...
Yeah, from the stone age!
The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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VB6 has its magic...
I think that may have been the version I used. Thanks for the suggestion. I have downloaded VB Express 2010 and started to tinker with it. Things have definitely changed a lot since I last used it 14 years or so ago. I am going to have to re-learn how to program, but VB looks like the fastest way to do so with enough flexibility to ensure I can create what I need to create.
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VB6 has its magic...
Michael Haephrati wrote:
VB6 has its magic...
Maybe 15 years ago.... You might want to change has to had :rolleyes:
"Any sort of work in VB6 is bound to provide several WTF moments." - Christian Graus
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Michael Haephrati wrote:
VB6 has its magic...
Maybe 15 years ago.... You might want to change has to had :rolleyes:
"Any sort of work in VB6 is bound to provide several WTF moments." - Christian Graus
After I have been accepted to the BizSpark program I have downloaded VB6 which still works and is excellent for small tasks...
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After I have been accepted to the BizSpark program I have downloaded VB6 which still works and is excellent for small tasks...
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I am a member of BizSpark. Didn't know its not available.
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After I have been accepted to the BizSpark program I have downloaded VB6 which still works and is excellent for small tasks...
...and will teach you all kinds of bad habits you will have to unlearn in order to step up to using a modern language!
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...and will teach you all kinds of bad habits you will have to unlearn in order to step up to using a modern language!
A guide to posting questions on CodeProject[^]
Dave KreskowiakMy habits are c++ and I don't plan to change them
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My habits are c++ and I don't plan to change them
Yours may be, but every noob who touches VB6 are screwing themselves over. There just no reason at all to suggest VB6 for anything in this day and age.
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Dave Kreskowiak -
Yours may be, but every noob who touches VB6 are screwing themselves over. There just no reason at all to suggest VB6 for anything in this day and age.
A guide to posting questions on CodeProject[^]
Dave KreskowiakI prefer VB6 over VB.NET...
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I prefer VB6 over VB.NET...
Michael Haephrati מיכאל האפרתי wrote:
I prefer VB6 over VB.NET...
That only tells me that you have more experience in VB6 than you have in VB.NET, nothing else. Objectively, VB.NET is technically superior. I too, prefer the things I know, above the unfamiliar things. Problem with using it today is that there's no support; security-flaws aren't corrected, no new servicepacks will be coming. New software that's developed (Sql Server 2012) does not take the existence of VB6 in account, as far as Microsoft is concerned it's simply deprecated. My apologies for pushing you into the defensive in the first place; you're right that it's a beauty, which is why it so actively refuses to die - despite our efforts.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: if you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Michael Haephrati מיכאל האפרתי wrote:
I prefer VB6 over VB.NET...
That only tells me that you have more experience in VB6 than you have in VB.NET, nothing else. Objectively, VB.NET is technically superior. I too, prefer the things I know, above the unfamiliar things. Problem with using it today is that there's no support; security-flaws aren't corrected, no new servicepacks will be coming. New software that's developed (Sql Server 2012) does not take the existence of VB6 in account, as far as Microsoft is concerned it's simply deprecated. My apologies for pushing you into the defensive in the first place; you're right that it's a beauty, which is why it so actively refuses to die - despite our efforts.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: if you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
You are probably right. I do have feelings to "nostalgic" things, and VB6 looks more "compact" and less heavy. Usually I work with VS2010 and stick to c++.
