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[rinfuza]

Hey guys.Recently I started out with JustBasic so I thoight to ask what should I pick next.When I master the JustBasic should I tackle the RealBasic/RealStudio.If I shuldnt tackle the RealBasic/RealStudio should I tackle the LibertyBasic?If yes should I tackle the RealBasic/RealStudio after the LibertyBasic?


P.S:Considering that I will give JustBasic about a year time to master all its part inluding making games and applications and programs and all that.

[Alexander]

BASIC is an old language, the many variants existing today are for hobby programming, I am not sure if it would be wise to master two different dialects of it.

[rinfuza]

Well here is what I imagine being the perfect language for me.

-language that is accesible
-learnable online or from books
-can make games
-can make exclusivly good software
-can make good comercial softwares
-can connect to internet
-and possibly cross-platform
-and that is realtivly not too complex


So what language you think should I master at the end?

[mrlemke]

If you want to master another basic dialect, go with Visual Basic (I'm assuming you're on Windows) as that can land you a job in the future and is support by Micro$oft. I'm pretty sure it can do all of the things you mentioned.

[rinfuza]

About job.How important is is what your "mother-language" is for getting a job?

[Alexander]

BASIC stands for "Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code", the "beginner" hinting it is a very general scripting language, and most original interpreters are not free.

In 1964-75 I am sure there were many jobs relating to BASIC and other languages on personal computers for automation, but not now.

[mrlemke]

There are jobs with Visual Basic, and if a client wants some software made and doesn't specify the language you could use it then too.

[rinfuza]

well I decided.It wont be either visual or real basic.I am going with python,C,lisp,php...I like writing the whole programs inluding the graphics so yeah.But thanks for your help guys.