Programming Language

Oct 28, 2010 14:57

I've been sorting out the new requirements for my degree (Information Technology) that I've been trying to get from college. Like most degrees, there are a number of credits I'm supposed to get in "IT electives." Aside from the generally vague IT electives I'm supposed to choose, I'm required to pick a specific programming course. As fascinating ( Read more... )

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jadziadax October 29 2010, 00:58:59 UTC
VisualBasic.net is an OO (object oriented) language. I've never used it, so I can't comment on it. It has Microsoft in it's lineage (VB ( ... )

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almost_heavenly October 29 2010, 02:18:10 UTC
Well, I can't really get too much more specific about Web Scripting, as this was the title of the course. When I breezed through the course description, it sounded like it touched on the basics of web scripting. I'd have to look at it again to get an idea of it but I am rather lazy right now... >.>'

Thanks for the low down on the different languages! It sounds like you're a programmer (from this post and your work related posts) so I imagine you know your stuff. ^_^ Still, I'm mostly looking to fulfill the requirement and doubt I'll be looking to be hired based on which programming language I take. I think I've at least shaved down my options to C, Java, and Web Scripting based on what you and others have said.

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jadziadax November 1 2010, 21:42:00 UTC
Hehe, yeah....my degree is in Computer Science, and I'm a alc-I mean a code monkey.

Out of C, Java and Web Scripting, I'd do Java or WebScripting. It depends on what you want to know.....Do you want to make pretty web pages, set up a site and learn about that, or do you want to get to know how to do OO-programming, nitty gritty stuff.

I can tell you right now that neither of them are going to be easy classes. If you've never touched OO stuff before, wrapping your head around the idea of objects and learning the finer points of the language can be really hard.

If the scripting class also covers setting up servers and other fun stuff, be prepared for a lot of head-smashing.....because that can be a huge pain as well.

I'm trying to think how much help knowing OO helps or hurts scripting....and I can't really answer that. I'd almost say that if you don't want to get into the nitty gritty, go for scripting.

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almost_heavenly November 2 2010, 01:59:59 UTC
Thanks for the input! I have taken a basic course in Software Design which involved I suppose an introduction to coding. It wasn't a true language, but I learned how to write code in a very basic way I suppose.

I think I'll stick with Web Scripting for the degree. I may end up taking Java anyways (who says I can only take one?) later. I also saw that the college offers two courses in Computer Forensics, and I am totally taking that too because it sounds awesome. X)

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