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Languages: Java, C, C++ |
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There are a variety of programming languages
out there. Each one has it's strengths and weaknesses and places where
it works well and places where it does not. C | | | C++ | | Java |
C
If you're interested in a language in which you have a lot of control of memory and can get close to the machine without having to resort to machine code, check out C. I think it works superbly in places where memory constraints exist, and performance of the software is at a premium.
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International Obfuscated C Code Contest Think C can be hard to read? Check this out! |
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C++
This language extends C into the object oriented programming realm. I think this was the first real commercial success of an object oriented language with the possible exception of Smalltalk. If you're interested in creating code that can be used for large projects where maintenance is a very big issue, consider C++.
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| Stroustrup
C++ Get the story from the man who is the designer and original implementer of C++. This guy really knows his stuff, but he makes for difficult reading. |
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Programming Language Tutorials Reasonable course on introducing C++ and the differences between it and C. |
Java
Java is the current darling language of the industry. This really is a decent programming language, but it has definitely gotten way too much hype. I think the best place for Java is on the middle tier creating components. I believe that you can do user interfaces with it, but VB beats it hands down. Yes, I've used JFC as well as WFC. Be sure to differentiate between Java, the language, Java the operating system and Java the API specification.
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Technology Home Page The current status of Java from Sun, the steward of Java in the standards processes. |
Microsoft
Technologies for Java: Home Page Do yourself a favor and ignore the hype of Microsoft killing Java and check out one of the fastest implementations of Java. |
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Home - The Ultimate Resource for Java Developers The name is a bit hyped, but this page is worth attention as well as a bookmark. |
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Compiler Compiler (JavaCC) - The Java Parser Generator Need to write a parser in Java? Forget lex and yacc and check this out. It reduced my development time by a factor of 2. |
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Developer Connection This is a great resource of information. Don't overlook it in your search for Java info. |
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