VB.NET

[smi256]

I've stared taking a VB.NET class and have been having some fun with it.
I only know a handful (if that) of commands, but some of the concepts have helped me make some nifty macros in Excel (I still haven't seen too many differences in VB (what excel uses) and VB.NET (what the class is on))

for the sake of fun, what programming languages have you guys found to be 'fun'/useful ?
I guess that question is basically aimed at SS… I don’t know if Hornet is around anymore, nor do I remember who knows a programmer… :unsure:
 

[Hornet]

I've stared taking a VB.NET class and have been having some fun with it.
I only know a handful (if that) of commands, but some of the concepts have helped me make some nifty macros in Excel (I still haven't seen too many differences in VB (what excel uses) and VB.NET (what the class is on))

for the sake of fun, what programming languages have you guys found to be 'fun'/useful ?
I guess that question is basically aimed at SS… I don’t know if Hornet is around anymore, nor do I remember who knows a programmer… :unsure:

I am indeed around; I just don't visit the mortal realms often.

PHP is the most useful language I know, closely followed by JavaScript.  Actually, change that to X/HTML, followed by the other two - they would both be useless without it.

Webbing aside, VB & Delphi are both very good, although I've moved towards GTK of late due to the need for perfect cross-platform support.  Also VBA is worthy of note, as you can automate virtually everything and play merry hell with the network security settings!

[SS]

Me no likes VB.

Aside from what Hornet has already mentioned:
ColdFusion - easy, powerful, and only loses against PHP on price.
C# - All the .NET goodness of VB.NET, but without the horrid VBness of it.
HTA - HTML & JS without having to worry about browsers or security settings.

[smi256]

it seems that PHP is at the top of the list for both of you
/knows nothing of PHP  <_<

[smi256]

My school doesn’t offer any PHP courses    <_<
is PHP a 'natural' high language?

note:I’m not a programmer; I’m just looking for something that would be useful for completing what would otherwise be an annoying task.
Maybe I’ll take an advanced programming class to see if I like it  :unsure:

as it is, I have to take GE stuff  <_<
What I have under my belt:

Calculus I - Analytic Geometry and Transcendental functions part one (5)
Calculus II - Analytic Geometry and Transcendental functions part two (5)
Calculus III - Multivariable (4)
Discreet – (Current enrolled) (4)

Physics I – Mechanics (5)
Physics II – Electromagnetic (5)
Physics III – Light and Heat (Current enrolled) (5)

English I (3)
English II (3)

Intermediate Excel (2)

Basic Access (1)
Intermediate Access (2)

Basic VB.NET (Current enrolled) (4)

Total Units plus current enrolled = 46
Yes, I’m counting my chickens before they’re hatched

Does that look good? :paranoid:

[edit]
oops, I thought I hit the edit button...
sorry about that

[Guest:SS]

it seems that PHP is at the top of the list for both of you

Near the top, for me.

(best)
ColdFusion
PHP
CGI/Perl
ASP
(worst)

is PHP a 'natural' high language?

Depends where you put the boundaries.
I wouldn't consider it natural, but other people might.

Go read the Wikipedia article to find out exactly what it is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Php

My school doesn’t offer any PHP courses

That's because your school -- like pretty much every other one in existance -- is a pile of shit when it comes to teaching useful topics.
If you're lucky they might do a C/C++ course, which PHP is very similar to, so you could go for that and then pick up PHP easily.



What's the task you're trying to achieve?