chiprivers Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Hi guys, not so much a PHP question but the people that help here are the people I want to ask! I am looking at trying to learn a language that will enable me to write some programmes similar to what I have done on the web but as stand alone applications on a PC. I would like to know what language I should look to learn that may be similar in syntax and construct as what I have used for web programming. I am used to using the basic HTML with PHP and MySQL with small amounts of Javascript. I want to be able to producte a windows based application, if that makes sense. Is there any PHP programmers out there that also do some computer programming and that can recommend a language to start with that is not disimilar to what I am used to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuffradio Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I suggest starting with Java. It's similar in a way to Javascript, and it's a strict language... so you need to learn how to code properly in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I use VB and VB.NET, and both were easy to transition to PHP. Concepts are the same, just have to learn the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsantos Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Worked mostly with C++ and VB/VB.net as revraz mentioned have to learn the differences but the concepts are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neylitalo Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It's similar in a way to Javascript I disagree completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiprivers Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 I use VB and VB.NET, and both were easy to transition to PHP. Concepts are the same, just have to learn the differences. I have found a tutorial for Visual Basic which details an application called Microsoft Visual Basic to use for programming, should I already have this as part of my MS Office installation else can I get it for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I suggest starting with Java. It's similar in a way to JavascriptThat's like saying PHP is similar to BBCode. There's NO comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterACE14 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 That's like saying PHP is similar to BBCode. There's NO comparison. I reckon lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyber_ghost Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 try C programming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I use VB and VB.NET, and both were easy to transition to PHP. Concepts are the same, just have to learn the differences. I have found a tutorial for Visual Basic which details an application called Microsoft Visual Basic to use for programming, should I already have this as part of my MS Office installation else can I get it for free? I would stay clear of any of the VB languages. And no, Visual Basic (the program) is not part of office, nor is it free. Another few languages to consider are Python or Ruby. They are both cross platform and easy to learn, and because they are interpreted you don't need a compiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiprivers Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 What I want is something that I can pick up relatively simply due to its similarity in syntax to what I have already used and a language I can write with in the same way I am used to, ie in a text editor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsantos Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 What I want is something that I can pick up relatively simply due to its similarity in syntax to what I have already used and a language I can write with in the same way I am used to, ie in a text editor? C/C++ is your best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiprivers Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 What I want is something that I can pick up relatively simply due to its similarity in syntax to what I have already used and a language I can write with in the same way I am used to, ie in a text editor? C/C++ is your best bet With C and/or C++ will this procuce an windows based application? by that I mean can I create layout of elements in a window similar to how you would do in a browser display? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azu Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I wish there was a language that could be written in quickly like PHP but could have the performance benefits of being a compiled language.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiprivers Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Can somebody give me a tutorial to start with using c++? I have googled but I am getting confused on how to prepare my machine with any necessary files and which compiler to use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel0 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Can somebody give me a tutorial to start with using c++? I have googled but I am getting confused on how to prepare my machine with any necessary files and which compiler to use?? I know it isn't C++, but C. http://publications.gbdirect.co.uk/c_book/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barand Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 try http://turboexplorer.com/cpp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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