What is the most popular, useful and practical programming language in America?
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Depends on your intended area of operation.\n\nWhatever you do I'd say knowing both C++ and HTML will be helpful. C++ is pretty popular with software applications and games, and a lot of languages are similar to it. If you are doing anything related to websites (PHP;ASP;Perl;Javascript) then you need to know HTML, although it is technically a mark-up language.\n\nSoftware applications: C++: http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/\nWeb applications: Java: http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/information/download.html\nWebsites: HTML; Javascript\nDynamic websites: PHP; ASP\nDatabases: SQL (as in MySQL)\n\nYou can learn many of the languages at http://www.w3schools.com/
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There is no "best" programming language.\n\nFor every programming task, there are languages that make it easier to write, and languages that make it difficult to write.\n\nFor example, some people think Java is the best language for everything. But, since Java doesn't have pointers, there's a whole class of programs that you can't write using Java.\n\nThere are programs that I can write in 5 lines of Perl that take 100 lines of C++, but I wouldn't want to write even a simple Window program using Perl.\n\nYou look at the problem you are trying to solve, consider the merits of each language, and pick the one that will give you correct solution with the least effort.
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well truthfully it all boils down to assembler all computers use it. However most modern operating system are designed with C++ so it is a pretty strong language to learn. During my schooling I used a lot of MIPS which is a version of assembler and also lots of C++. Today in the Cooperate world I use mainly C++. Sometimes C# or variations of java. But I do recommend concentrating on C++.
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To be honest, the language is more or less irrelevant - any modern language will be able to support any of the features you want. it's much more important to make sure you have a defined set of requirements for your site, and that you are confident of the developers' ability. To a certain extent, the choice of language may be determined by your choice of developers - if the company you are most impressed by (and offer the best deal) have expertise in a certain language, that should be the one to go for.\n\nIf you're really concerned about the language, options include ASP.NET, which is Microsoft's product and therefore unlikely to go away any time soon; or open source alternatives like PHP, or one of the newer web frameworks like Django (based on Python) or Ruby on Rails, which is getting a lot of publicity at the moment.
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the simple answer would be Web Programming Language that get processed in Server and served to the Client (browser), and can be use to create a dynamic content website
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i think the easiest and funnest way to start is HTML.\nYou can get the hang of code and then move on to Java Script, then Java.\n\nIf you want you do C then C+
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PHP is the language to code in.\n\nhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/snipe-ads\n\nhttp://www.deltascripts.com/phpclassifieds/\n\nhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/actiondirectory (Perl)
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As for a programming language, C++ has been for many decades a good bet. Maybe there are more productive constructs in Ruby, Java, C#, Pearl, but you still can do things that are disallowed for those langs.\n\nBesides, in spite what they may say, every new operating system/component model/framework/initiative since the 1990s has been written mostly in C and C++, or at least to be programmed with C and C++.\n\nSo, nothing you can't do, nowhere you can't go with C++. As for the productivity part, if under Microsoft operating systems, then you have proprietary idioms that make .NET work with C++. If under other OSes, then you will always find ways to make scripts interact with C++ programmes.\n\nI took my BASIC programming course when I was 8. At the age of 20 I realized I would have been able to have so much more fun with computers if only I had chosen C++. I won't let that happen to my daughter!!!
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This is a tough one, and no doubt a potential debate point in most cases.   I would really doubt that C# has any real future.  \n\nJava, on the other hand, is written in C.  Most modern development platforms have a foundation in C.  \n\nIf this question is to choose a language path for school, I think either Java or C is fine.  Though I would say that you will become a better programmer if you have a more detailed understanding of what is "under the hood".  In that case C (and a bit of assembly isn't bad to at least take a look at).  The more higher-level you go, the less you can ultimately do.
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It's not at all hard. It has a very low entry level with intellisense and wizards and all that stuff. Those features are for any and all languages, but you should find VB.NET to be the easiest among them.\nPlease note ADO.NET is not a language but one of the features of the .NET Framework Class Library.
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there has been alot of work done in A.I. in LISP, but outside of AI the language doesn't see much use. For versatility, some version of C++ would probably be the best. For ease of use, I understand that python is a pretty good choice at this point, but I don't have any personal experience with it.\n\nIf your planning on doing such a program over the web, PHP/MySQL would be a good choice, and it's free as well.
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It depends o what you want to do with it. java is widely used ut a bit bulky and has too much of legacy. Python and ruby are new entry - etter designed, ut low in acceptability. smalltalk is almost extinct now. For AI lisp is good.\n\nFor job probably java is safe bet. But no language is difficult to master once you have grasped one properly, and no language will last for life time. So you got to learn a few.\n\nI would vote for java, ruby & lisp - in that order...
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there is no such a thing as an "easy" or a "difficult" programming language.. it all depends on how u grasp the concepts/fundamentals of the language.\n\n\n well... since u seem to be a starter .. i would recommend "c"\nits more of system-side programming.. But all that i can say is that if u know how to play with "c", no other language would be a challenge for u.\n\nget started with "c". :)
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plain basic is , let's say, programmer friendly.\nNow, to write nice, user friendly applications in basic can prove really tough.\nIf you have never programmed, you can start with basic, but swith to higher level languages ASAP.\nI'd go for Pascal C++ or, better still, Java
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java is the best out there but its kind of difficult for a beginner.  you can best start with C+ or C++ and move on from there.  It isnt like back in the days of BASIC there are no more if then go to loops.  Before you even hit the C+ or Java I recommend you get a book on MS-DOS 6.0 or better so that you are more familiar with the command lines and how to format the commands so the computer will understand what you want. Good luck
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Hi... in this world (net) everything is possible... and VB and HTML... are primitive languages for websites and programing!!!
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java and the .net are one of the most popular softwares for developing systems. however the suitability issue depends on what type of software you are to develop. the .net framework works best for creating windows based application, java probably for business applications and for mobile applications. you could even use C++ if you are well geared with the language