New here and really needs help...

#1
computergeek2

Posted 31 January 2008 - 01:26 PM

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Hi everybody. I need help.
I am new here and just came from a game making forum - yep I used to be a Game Maker, and did pretty well at it too! But the language I was using, GML (Game Maker Language) Was for beginners, so as I became more advanced I could not reap the benefits of an advanced code.
So I came here from a google search "Programming Forum" and this appeared first on the list so I thought I'd check it out. The reason I was googling this was because I needed to ask a question... WHATS NEW? Seriously, what's the hottest, newest programming language out there? I was figuring it might be Ruby, but I'm not sure. Can you help me out? :)

Can somebody plzplzplzplzplz reply to me?

#2
Guest_Jordan_*

Posted 31 January 2008 - 06:29 PM

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Welcome to the forum, computergeek2! What do you want to do/make with programming? I suggest C++ for gamming, C# for desktop applications (or VB, both are in high demand in the work force) and PHP for web development.

#3
computergeek2

Posted 31 January 2008 - 07:15 PM

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I want something where I can make it affect things such as adding music to an email or a USB port as I may add affects to a Webcam and such and such the list goes on and on lol. :) I am actually downloading Ruby right now... Is it a worthwhile language to learn? Would you recommend it? :D Thanks for the help Jordan and the warm welcome too XD have a nice day.

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Guest_Jordan_*

Posted 01 February 2008 - 05:03 AM

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I'm not sure about Ruby as I haven't had the chance to learn/use it yet. I've only read good things about it and even read that it may replace Java one day. Maybe someone else could answer this question better for you.

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John

Posted 01 February 2008 - 11:02 AM

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Hello computergeek2, Welcome to CodeCall! I have yet to use ruby also, but every time I read something on it, it always results in positive feedback.

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#6
v0id

Posted 02 February 2008 - 01:17 AM

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I don't like much of Ruby's syntax, especially not when you're declaring functions or classes, or using block-style comments. I'm not saying it's a bad language, and I couldn't say it either, as I don't have much experience with it, but the syntax simply doesn't appeal to me.