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Programming Language choice

6 replies · 2,502 views · Started 25 July 2003

This thread included a poll: Which programming language do you prefer?

Do you mean as a user, or as a developer?

As a user I think the answer is dead simple - of course c++! 😊

Oh yeah, and AppForge isn't a programming language. You probably mean VB - Visual Basic.

Definitely C++.Power,Speed,the works.

A little more complicated for the developer,a bright light at the end of the tunnel for the end user 😃

The right tools for the task.
Java when I can, C when I have to. Both are good for different reasons.

okei.. well i also liked C++ from the very beginning even before i was programming for Symbian phones.. but the very big hurdle to me now is designing user interfaces for p800..

Well i can use the UI stock controls that came with the UIQ but they are very plain and simple so im trying to figure out how to make my user interface more beautiful.. perhaps i can make my own set of custom controls huh!?! 8)

i just want to know whats the popular choice.. 8)

Do your own set of controls.

Want to check how cool they can be?😊

Grab PE v1.02 trial version (it should be available from monday on my-symbian.com) and check color dialog (for ex. do file->new and press color button to see it)
You will see a cool color dialog with a set of own-created controls to choose color, pretty much like in adobe photoshop.

PS.you can also grab manual from http://www.bitween.com/v2/eng2/pdf/PEP800manual.pdf and go to bottom of page 5 to see a picture of it, althrought it's not the same when you don't see how it responds to user actions.