kickstart Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi I need to develop a desktop app and I am currently wondering on what language to use. The app will need to sync with an online database sometimes, but needs to do most of it processing off line (will be used when there isn't any web connection). I have done a load of VB6 in the past, but that is pretty much dead now. VB .net I do not like. I could code it up in Access, but would rather not. Any other suggestions? All the best Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 PHP? Stop looking at me like that! It's not like it's impossible ! Seriously though, Java seems like a good tool if you (like me) are too afraid of C++. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Did a Java course a few months back and trying to get my head round it. And failing miserably! Although much of the problem is trying to understand the SEAM framework (which aims to take away lots of control to make things easier, in much the same way that someone might chop off their legs so they don't have to worry about walking). So would prefer to avoid Java for this. Could write something in php and run a web server on their desktop but a bit of a bodge. All the best Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardRotterdam Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Could write something in php and run a web server on their desktop but a bit of a bodge. You can run PHP without a webserver. PHP in combination with GTK could be one of those options to write a desktop app. Another language you might want to consider is Python Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi Been playing with GTK, downloaded it and got the demo to work. That might well be the solution to try. Just need to find some info on getting it to attempt to communicate with a conventional web site if there is a connection. All the best Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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