Subj : Re: Four Programming Questions
To   : comp.programming
From : gswork
Date : Tue Jul 12 2005 04:58 am

opinions, rather than 'facts', follow!

W. D. Allen Sr. wrote:
> Question one: Which language (basic, C++, java, etc) is easiest for learning
> computer programming?

BASIC for the very basics, PASCAL for helping to enforce good code
structure/practice.

BASIC can be used that too, of course.

> Question Two: Which language is best for scientific programming?

That in which you can most easily and clearly express the science.  The
above two do well in this regard, fortran also.  Java, c#, c and c++
too.  All of 'em potentially!

> Question Three: Which language is best for web programming?

java, php, perl, asp.net

> Question Four: Which language is best for games programming?

Professionally; probably C++ to get OO and reasonable compiled speed
plus various options for naughty hacks and access to pro-quality
libraries.  For amatuers & hobbyists; anything that can be used with a
nice library (like allegro) or an all-in-one tool like BlitzBasic.

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