What is the best language to make a stand-alone on windows ...

[123456programmer]

Hello everyone.

I was just wondering what language to learn.
I was doing some cgi, and javascript to compile with my Html tags.
But now i want to begin on stand-alone products. I was for a while using Macromedia Flash to make stand-alone, but i quite quickly figured out that that wasn't the best way to make stand-alone product.

So my question is what language should i learn if i want to make stand-alones products, that can easly connect to the internet. And any online (free if possible) tutorials for beginners.
thanks a lot.

 

[Totte]

In my humble opinion it depends HEAVILY on what type of application(s) You want to make. Is it flashy with multimedia there is one answer, if you what so communicate with another PC (read that generic: some computer) or control the heat or such C++ would do very nice so there is no specific answer with such little information.

Totte

 

[bNasty]

If you want to make a "stand-alone" applications (on whatever OS) you can choose between C++ and Delphi(Kylix if you prefer Linux). Don't look anywhere else! Basic, Java ... ? It is all nice, has its benefits, but if you are to write native applications - stick to these : C++ (Borland Builder preferably and/or Delphi/Kylix(Object Pascal). Period!
You'll be much happier

 

[123456programmer]

hey thank you guys for those replies.
i ll pick C++
now i m looking up on the net if there is any good, tutorials for beginners.
Ps i don t know what to choose between Borland C++, or Microsoft C++. any suggestions?
thanx anyway

 

[2ffat]

Borland C++ Builder (BCB) is a true "visual" compiler. Also know as a RAD (Rapid Application Developer). Borland will work with MFC which is what Visual C++ (VC) uses for making Windows programs but Borland also has VCL which is even easier to use than MFC. Borland is also closer to the standard C++ than VC. Both BCB and VC support .NET but only BCB (version 6) will create Linux programs.



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[bNasty]

I agree with 2ffat, you can't make a mistake by choosing C++Builder. But beware : once you get used to VCL/CLX it will be VERY hard to work with anything else
However, if you can, get both IDEs - Borland and Microsoft, because every has its benefits, good and bad sides! But, to start writing Win32 applications stick to C++Builder.
About tutorials : if you are new to C++, then you can find plenty of C++ tutorials on the Net. And if you opt for C++Builder, you can build a "console" app to compile source code from tutorials. When you get familliar with C++, then all you need to read is Builder's help on VCL(and ofcourse, this forum