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Favorite IDE Poll

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Daniel Pfeffer wrote: If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill Does this mean that you are able to get "all of us" a huge discount on HDD's and SSD's? Maybe even FREE SSD's for everyone that is a member of CODE PROJECT!!!!?? :laugh: -Randy

Thanks again, Bryan. I just read my reply to your post again and I think I should clarify when I said, "It looks like the majority is with C#, but I still feel C++ and COBOL calling for me". I meant that these are the languages (C, C++ and COBOL) that I have been coding in all of my life for business and my own "hobby projects" for years. The point of my first post was to get opinions, feelings, why's and other aspects of other programmers, white hat hackers, developers and computer code insomniacs why they have chose the road their on and if their road forks in many directions ;-) . You have a very great outlook on the way people seem to fall into a "wagon trail" and they can't seem to get out of it. Programmers do tend to stick with what they know and what has been working for them. But, with a lot of languages, their usefulness will end someday and where does that leave the stubborn programmer? Anyway, I am always delving into something new to learn, but I always seem to go back to COBOL or C++. These languages have never failed me with their stability, business reliability and my knowledge of their power. I HAVE THIS NEED TO KNOW IT ALL, but I know that as long as I live that this is impossible. (Not impossible if things never change lol) -Randy

COBOL is a great language, but there are so many programmers that cringe when I say COBOL lol. I'm going to learn and write my next project in C#. Thanks for your input... Randy

I do like your setup, because that's usually what I tend to lean on with the exception of C#. When I'm not using COBOL I turn to C++, SQL with a little bit of VB. Thanks for the input, Leng. -Randy

Thanks Bryan! It seems that C# has the majority vote so far. But I still find myself feeling the strong pull from C++ and Cobol calling to me. I'm always willing to learn any language, technology, helper tools etc... While in the process of learning, I sometimes yell out loud, "SQUIRREL!" lol. (Might have something to do with ADD or ADHD, even though I've never been diagnosed). Thanks again for your wise input. Sounds like C# is waiting for me, so wish me luck but it shouldn't be a big challenge. -Randy

LOL, thanks for your input and humor! ;-)

Thanks CDP1802! It seems that the majority of programmers that have replied to my thread have said that C# is the way to go for many reasons other than just a UI. I have written a couple of projects in C# and I did enjoy the learning curve, but it also seems to be a powerful language. I will dive into C# and see where it leads, it may turn out to be my new language of choice. But I will cross that bridge with my safety harness on with my lifeline attached to my background of so many hours of dangling on a thin branch. I'm trying so hard to leave the old days and join the new world of .NET, Cloud(Azure) and many other new technologies. Thanks again and a wish you luck with your refactoring, sounds like a big job ahead. -Randy

Jon, I grew up on electronics, computers and writing software. My grandmother worked for IBM and General Motors. She was using the old punch cards to program and she had no clue what was happening at the time. But, by the time I was 6 years young I started taking electronic gadgets apart to find out how they functioned. I only understood the buttons when pressed and the mechanical aspects of the machines back then. A few short years later programming, computers, electronics and just finding out things work became a passion of mine until I'm no longer able to pick up a soldering iron or press a key. I have been coding since I was nine years young (38 years now, WOW!) I have never put this in writing lol, that seems like a long time. With new tech coming out constantly, I feel like I'm being left behind, but most of the new is "old" and just remolded. Sadly, I'm still stuck in the old DOS days and still use COBOL. I have written several apps using Visual Studio's in different languages and I still wonder if I'm keeping up or just staying alive. I guess it doesn't matter, as long as, my clients are happy. (I will learn every language available to me before, well, you know... ;) Thanks again, -Randy

Hi Jon! Thank you for your feedback and your knowledge. You have hit the nail on the head by saying, "As for my specific set of tools, that's ever-changing. Every language, framework, or extension has its advantages and drawbacks.". I am wanting as many members as possible to share their thoughts and you have just said exactly the phrase that I was expecting, but not as quick as I anticipated. Anyway, what have you learned today, if anything, that will be in all of your coding? (Not asking for secrets lol) Thanks Jon! -Randy

Mordor? LMAO!I love it! Java is a great tool and I do appreciate your input or should I say output? I know, I know, bad nerd joke but I couldn't help it lol. Do you write in any other languages? Java will only get you so far and then you must use some variant of the "C" languages to start or complete your project, unless you're writing for a very specific object... Thanks again, -Randy :)

Hi Marc, Thank you for your input. Everyone here appreciates, as well as myself, a look into the thoughts of real programmers pounding out code day after day. Programming, computers, electronics and just finding out things work will be a passion of mine until I'm no longer able. I have been coding since I was nine years young (38 years now, WOW!) I have never put this in writing lol, that seems like a long time. With new tech coming out constantly, I feel like I'm being left behind, but most of the new is "old" and just remolded. Sadly, I'm still stuck in the old DOS days and still use COBOL. I have written several apps using Visual Studio's in different languages and I still wonder if I'm keeping up or just staying alive. I guess it doesn't matter, as long as, my clients are happy. Although, I would like to settle down and write code in a language that will always be in tune with future "Windows" technology. Well, that's enough rambling for now, thanks, again. :-) -Randy

This is a general question to all and I really am not asking for help per say, but really just understanding why you have chosen a specific set of tools used for creating the majority of the projects created and what led you to the path you're on. For instance, I would like to know what programming language you prefer for creating GUI main pages, if you use cross platform or maybe any language depending on your project? You will be targeting a Windows environment Ver.7 and beyond. Let's assume that it's for a local program, not web-based and the targeted user will be using it as a database collection program. I just want opinions, advice and the knowledge from experienced programmers. What is your language of choice and why? Thank you for taking your time to share. :-) I am not trying to waste your time or annoy anyone, but my curiosity has been scratching the inside of my skull for some time now. Again, thank you and wish you all a Happy Easter!

I found a new VS6 package for $20, thanks! It all worked out... :-)

Sorry for the late reply, but I have a client that did not want to spend the extra $$$ to pay me to "re-vamp" his project that he paid someone else to write and he wanted some upgrades that the past programmer left him the source code and my newer .net environment would not convert the old stuff. (Without rewriting or "putting a band aide" on his existing source. So, I went with the old VS6 and it worked out for the both of us, even though he still spent just as much...oh well, I tried to reason with him. Thanks for asking why...lol

Hi, can anyone provide me with a copy(Original) of Visual Basic 6.0? If anyone has an extra product that hasn't been used and a valid product key, I would like to purchase, if possible. I DO NOT want any pirated software or do I wish to suggest this. I can't find VB6.0 to purchase... Thanks in advance.