favorite language?

[hot_ice]

In fact, if Java had been compiled to machine code, I'd probably use it exclusively.

But if it were compiled to machine code, wouldn't that machine code have to be specific to the machine it was compiled on? Doesn't that mean it would take away one of java's main advantages, platform-independency?

I really don't know too much about it, is it right, anyone know?

Greg

[8*B@LL]

well, it would take away the independency for that binary file, but the same source could be compiled on any platform.

[hot_ice]

Yeah, but as java is used widely on the Internet, having to compile it on every page that has an applet isn't a real good idea. I also don't see many people giving source code to everyone who visits their sites.

Greg

[CLxyz]

C++ and assembly for me not that i'm good at either of them, but those are the most useful imo

[proactive]

Originally posted here by cgkanchi
if Java had been compiled to machine code, I'd probably use it exclusively.

So go ahead and compile java to machine code then! It can be done with tools from GCC (the guys who make the wonderful C compiler). Go to http://gcc.gnu.org/java/

I suppose the advantage of using this library is that it will speed up the code. There are some disadvantages also, the lib doesn't support all of the JDK, things like GUI is left out.

So I got a better solution for you: Use the QT-library for C++ provided by Trolltech. It's just like programming java. It fixes the GUI, networking, multithreading, they even got an actionlistener implemented (but they call it 'signals/slots'). And best of all, the code runs one both windows and *nix! (You have to recompile of course). But ok, I admit QT hasn't got all the functionality of J2EE.

[intruder]

forme the best languages are C and C++ and assembly... because u can make something very very strong using C and C++ and Assembly... this can be a deadly combination...

intruder

[hot_ice]

Hmmm...is that your favourite programming language is it?? You are a stupid-head.

Greg

[SarinMage]

c++ is my favorite, i find the way its set up, With classes and such, easy to work with.

[badwun]

C++ is by far my favourite programming language.

[ZeroOne]

I do VB. Easy but can also do complicated things. 2nd choice would be QBasic, I actually just yesterday updated my chatterbot I started some 4 years ago. I should turn it into VB... It's not too intelligent, but they never are, you know... Check http://www.loebner.net/Prizef/loebner-prize.html for the yearly Turing test competition results and logs... Oh but now I'm somewhat off-topic...