General Programming Megathread v2

[Port]

I do Python, TorqueScript, JavaScript, QBasic, Batch, Lua, Rust and a few others I don't remember right now.
If you count design-related markup as well, add HTML and CSS to that list.

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[Demian]

Why is C the god of languages? How are C# and C++ different? Why are they so amazing? Why would anyone use anything else but C?

What are languages like Lisp, Ruby, and Perl used for? How can one language be "faster" than another?

[TeslaCoil]

Whats the difference between Java and JavaScript and why can they be programmed separately

How2even

[Momentum]

does rainmeter lua count?

[lolz??]

i want to learn binary

should I try to learn C++ or C#, I know enough to make a calculator/text based game in C.

[Momentum]

Why is C the god of languages? How are C# and C++ different? Why are they so amazing? Why would anyone use anything else but C?

What are languages like Lisp, Ruby, and Perl used for? How can one language be "faster" than another?

assembly

[Demian]

assembly

Apart from Assembly. I can see why Assembly would be fast.

[Muzzles56]

i dont know stuff about coding so i went onto some website and learned a bit of basic HTML. im s0 pr0
no, but really, it feels nice to finally start getting interested in even basic coding

[Port]

Apart from Assembly. I can see why Assembly would be fast.

The thing is: Languages like C, C++ and C# all compile to Assembly. Essentially, they're just as fast. Unless you're using a terrible compiler.

[Kaphonaits²]

using a language just because it's "faster" than others is really dumb. you may hate every aspect about C but you're using it under the delusion that it does this or that faster.

honestly though, just use the language that you like using unless it doesn't fit for what you're trying to do.

ex: you like using Python so use Python for everything you can, but you can't make an OS in Python.
so use something else instead.

edit: if i had to recommend a first language, i'd say Python, Ruby, or Lua. Python specifically is fairly readable because it enforces readability to an extent and it's somewhat powerful for what it is.

if you're like me and you want to write things in C/C++ 'just because you can' / some misplaced obsession with portability and low level stuff then use that instead.

[ultimamax]

Whats the difference between Java and JavaScript and why can they be programmed separately

How2even

javascript is for web apps
java is a basic programming language

[devildogelite]

So far I only have experience in Java. Next semester I have to take a class on Assembly. If it's at all similar to my Computer Org class it is going to be the worst.

[kevin 51l]

finished my APCS test a few days ago, most certain i got a 5 on it.

from that class i've learned Java, and the next 3 years i'm taking video game programming because yay.

[Kaphonaits²]

finished my APCS test a few days ago, most certain i got a 5 on it.

from that class i've learned Java, and the next 3 years i'm taking video game programming because yay.

the videogame programming course at my old school was terrible.

didn't teach us a damn thing about anything really :c

[dotdot: revolutions]

I have to take a class on Assembly. If it's at all similar to my Computer Org class it is going to be the worst.

Lots of people hate asm. It's really fun to read and program in when you have the right mindset. You should play around with FASM before you get in the class.

http://flatassembler.net/

Edit: There are also tons of good books. PM me if you want some good learning material :)