Making softwares?

Reeba

01-09-2002, 04:20 AM

Hi,

For creating softwares which programs should be used,i mean which languages are most used by programmers.

Ales Zigon

01-09-2002, 04:26 AM

It depends on what you want to do and mostly on how much experience you have. Here you'll mostly find those who use Visual Basic (some of them allso use C/C++).

Reeba

01-09-2002, 04:32 AM

I wanted to create softwares like real player and msn chat messenger i am advanced webdeveloper but i am the new to the programming languages and i wanted to learn programming online but i need some guidance from you all.

Which language should i start with and which other languages i should learn.

Thanks for answering me.

Banjo

01-09-2002, 04:34 AM

Basically, C++ gives you a lot of fine control but is much harder to learn and is less forgiving of mistakes.
VB is easier learn and use, allowing very quick development. It is also very safe. However, it is quite limited in its abilities. These limits can be overcome with use of the Windows API, but doing this often bypasses the safety features of VB.

Reeba

01-09-2002, 04:57 AM

So should i start with c++ bcuz i dont know from where to start in programming and do you know where i can find online tutorials for c++

Bcuz i wanted to learn online.

As i said i wanted to create softwares like real player and msn messenger so what languages i should learn in order?

Flyguy

01-09-2002, 05:05 AM

Both MSN Messenger and Realplayer can be recreated using VB.

This (http://www.planet-source-code.com/xq/ASP/txtCodeId.30534/lngWId.1/qx/vb/scripts/ShowCode.htm) is a link to a MSN Messenger clone in VB

Reeba

01-09-2002, 05:54 AM

But from where should i start.
From which language?
From which website?
From VB or C++?

I Need experts advise/

Thanks.

Ales Zigon

01-09-2002, 05:59 AM

If you wanna create Apps like you've stated then VB is the right tool for you. You can start learning it here and have a look at the "tutors corner" for the post "Usefull VB links".
There are also many good vb sites on the web where you can find info on what you want. Try: http://www.vbcode.com, http://www.vbaccelerator.com, http://www.pscode.com, or do a search on the Google. It will return something like 100 pages in notime!.

Banjo

01-09-2002, 06:00 AM

No, that's not what I'm saying at all. VB is a much gentler introduction to progamming than C and you will be able to get results much quicker. To be honest, the power that C gives you isn't really necessary until your apps become a lot more complicated.