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What are your thoughts on C++ and Java programing and the pros and cons of both. I'm thinking of learning one of these languages over the summer before my last year of High School. |
The question has been closed for the following reason "Duplicate Question" by trueb Jun 29 '10 at 20:44
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Learn both. :) You can learn them both as part of 2 courses on programming made free by Stanford University. http://see.stanford.edu/see/courses.aspx The Programming Methodology one teaches Java, but more importantly teaches good software engineering habbits and techniques so I would recomment starting with it. The Programming Abstractions one teaches C++, but is slightly more advanced in programming so its better to do as a carry on from doing the Java course. |
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i would say go with C++ it is my language of choice, well C is actually, but C++ is closely related in syntax and functionality i also like to do some assembly. dont get me wrong Java is a nice language and you can do a lot with it, but i feel you can do more with knowing C, with C you can program most embedded devices such as microprocessors. however Java plays nicer, its a little more forgiving than C or C++, but less universal. the main idea is to get your foot in the door with a language, once you learn to program in one it is easy to adapt. |
Java is a nice program to start off with but if you want to make desktop applications then you would want to learn the native language.