Defend Your Programming Language

Yes, defend your programming language. Some programmers go about bragging about the programming language they program with, and also condemning others. Especially the so-called easy to use ones. So those of you who use easy-to-use programming language, this is an opportunity to defend them now.

I for one think that, irrespective of the language you use, the question really is, what can u do with it & what have you done with it?
I use VB.NET 2003. I use it to design customized application for businesses. I also extend my expertise to the web with asp.net and ado.net using my VB.NET experience. VB.NET has made me a happy boy, thanks to Microsoft.

So I recommend VB.NET to anyone who wants to do programming. I'm proud of it.

Why the hiss? All I asked was a simple question, why do you think your language is superior to others?

Your name obviously depicts that u're a java addict, so tell me what you can do with java that I can't do with .NET.

wen did u start programming? No hating ooo just want to know. By the time u start real life programming, u will have no business with language as long as the job is done perfectly and your customers are satisfied. As i java programmer, i have never had the cause to look elsewhere for help. Java gives me all i want. if your .net gives u same, why dont u concentrate on it, learn more so u can become better.

You wont succeed starting this childish topic. once again _hisses

@kanirip

find something nice to eat first. maybe amala and ewedu or tuwo masara. then sleep for like 15hrs. When u wake up, post again and even u will c d difference :D:D:D Eko oo ni baje oo!!!

I speak pidgin moretimes than I blink my eye still I don't know what you were trying to point out. So please repeat your comment in English and dont write pidgin without explaning it in English again.

Hmm not even a single word did I understand maybe I am not a certified pidgen speaker anymore. Maybe I will so sign up for a course in pidgen and get a professional cerificate from any authorized prometric center. Those anybody here know one.

There are no super programming languages, there are only super programmers,

Having said said that, how can u compare Java with C#? let me ask you a question, your father built a house in 1960, since then he has been doing major and minor renovations on the house, changing this and putting that etcetera, now you build a house a house in 2008, and you compare your house to your father's in Elegance, Style and Design, u must be crazy(so sorry to use that word, but u get the point), C# was build with a major aim in mind, treat the fuckups in Java. I have done both languages and I see the differences clearly, but a seasoned Java programmer wont need to go and learn C# because almost all d additions to C# are in his library, created by himself! Just like your Dad don't need to build a new house just because your own house have a flat screen TV, by pete's name go and buy a flat screen TV and put it in the house. Why, if I have to migrate all my works to C# from Java, by the time I am through, a new language would have come out say F-Cubed that will beat C#, so what will I do then, start migrating? stupidity in the highest level.

I am out for now jare!

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Java and Nigerian Developers, meet the java dukes

Every programming language has its pros and cons. Use whatever works for you to get the job done. Be it, VB, Java, COBOL or whatever. I see a lot of postings in the forums here trying to imply that this is better than that. If it works for you, use it! Whatever you do, regardless of the programming language, make sure you are very good at it. That will go a long way.

I really wanted to refrain from responding to this thread, but I think the word needs to get out there, that we Nigerians need to get a way from these pointless arguments. I visit other programming forums and do not see any of the baseless posts and arguments that I observe on nairaland.

@Bossman

I think these debates are good ooooooo, dats the only way you can make a nigerian say something these days   just kidding

Hey, just a tip of advise. For wannabe hackers and the general good of mankind, never overlook the famous C programming language. No wonder so many run away from it. Chou, 

I use Scala now. It has the full performance of Java (well 99%) and 50% of the elegance of Python.

I am still waiting for that day when i will see a meaningful post on this programming section.

hmm

Imaging a world where everyone look very much alike and where everyone do the same thing everyday and the same way. Well for me it would be a great bore and an uninteresting place to live. Likewise programming,

if all programing languages where one language, what a great sadness it would be for many would not give programming a second thought.

For me i always say that programming languages are like tools you find around and the way you use it depends on your knowledge of it. To come here and start the endless flame of which programming language is the best is a waste of time and a rocking chair that takes you no where. I am a web developer as well as a desktop developer i do not use the tools i use for the web for desktop app and i do not use the tools i use for web for desktop app , each has its own strength and weakness and the best choice in a given situation is the tool that best suites the need.

i love python, i think java sucks in terms of speed.

I started working on learning Ruby only last week and I can tell you it almost makes me want to try my hands on python again. But NAH!!!! Roflmao!!!! As for speed, most all programming languages out there have their bottlenecks. Just cause you have found Java's( But just in case, do you ever consider it might be the way you wrote your code too?) does not mean that overall, it is slow?  I used to think C++ was ridiculously slow as well but then I started working with profilers, and that changed my perception of the language.

you shouldn't be using java for windows GUI it sucks at it