Second Language

[CyberSurfer]

Having decided to improve my future job prospects, I have decided to learn a second programming language. i am torn between C++, Java. and Delphi, having no experience with any of the three. What do all the other programmers out there recommend? Which should I go for? Should I wait for C#?


Also, are there any site on a par with VB World but for any of the three languages mentioned above.


Thanks in advance!!!

[Dim]

I would recomed C++ just because of the possibilities (alot of companies now preffer C++).
I personaly want to learn C++ but can't seem to find the time to do so.
C# is something i'm also waiting for..if it comes out to what the expectations are i will be learning it. My only problem with it is that (i think) requires winME/win2k to run).


D!m

[CyberSurfer]

Thanks!

Do you know of any dedicated C++ websites that teach from scratch like VB World??

[Dim]

The 21 days tutorial is fairly good:
C++ in 21 Days
and
Great Site

Those two places should get you going.


Gl,
D!m

[JMuller]

I think Dim's answer shows the best choice. In my opinion, you should decide having in mind the following priorities:

1. C++
2. Java
3. Delphi

Regards

[CyberSurfer]

Thanks! I'm checking them out now.....

[scuzymoto]

I LOVE the Delphi language. I think it is one of the easiest visual languages out there to learn yet is still very powerfull.

The only problem is that I have worked several jobs as a programmer and searched for hundreds on the many internet sites that cator to programmers and there just isn't much demand for Delphi programmers. So if you are looking for employment it probably isn't the way to go. C++ by far has the highest demand with Jave second. I agree with those above.

However, if you're doing your own personal development and want an easy way to write good programs and don't like all the overhead of VB then its an excellent language.

A good Delphi resource is located at...

http://www.borland.com/delphi/delnet.html

[hitcgar]

Learn all of them. You'll be an indispensable resource, have more and better project possibilities, and more
than that you'll make more $$$$$$

Not only that but knowledge of more languages can only help you to understand computing in general and how many ways
there actually are to do things.

When one falls short you'll already know which of the others to use which could help to become a "systems architect". It's fun.

You get to tell the others how the project is going to work instead of being told by someone else who just not have a clue.

[Edited by hitcgar on 09-15-2000 at 04:18 PM]