C++ or Java
 

Hello.
I'm about to begin studying for "programmer" in denmark. Now I know that the studies focuses on two programming languages, java and c++. I have to deside what language to use while I'm there.
What languages would you guys chose???

what do you want to do later on?

I havn't desided yet. Maybe something with games or just programming software.

I havn't decided yet. Maybe something with games or just programming software.

for games I'd say C++
other software, again it depends what you want to do later on.

here's a wikipedia article, comparison of java with C++
now, I can't say if it's 100% accurate, still learning C++ myself, but
it does give an overview of them too in a comparison.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Java_and_C++

Those languages are pretty close (in terms of power) and it is hard to say which is better, they are both popular and used by people. You should decide what you are going to do later. Or just try both and pick the one you like more.

Which games? For mobile phones java will be a good choice for games and software development. And there are 3D games written in java (they are rare, but they exist).

I would choose C++ because I like it more. The reason I like it more is because it's more low-level and has more advanced features. It's also harder to master, and I like things that are difficult. It would make me learn more about GDB too, because I don't like using a big IDE to edit my stuff. (Yes I know there's JDB but it is featureless by comparison.) Also I do Java at work so it's always nice to have a break.

mobile phone games didn't occur to me, forgot, lol.
Was thinking of 'mainstream' games, those you play on computers/consoles

One of my main games I play apparently has some parts in Java, but as you say, it's rare, so imo wouldn't really count on that)

I Was thinking about c++ to, but I know, like you said, its really difficult to learn. But can it be more difficult than Java??

It's nearly impossible to learn all of C++. It is also unnecessary. Most professional C++ programmers know only a small fraction of the language.

It isn't very hard to find and learn an effective subset of C++.

Even that would be harder than learning Java. But not a lot harder. For programming ordinary desktop computers, C++ is a better language than Java and worth some extra effort to learn.

Well, I prefer C++ but I must say that, Java is more easier.

Thanks for all the replies:)
I think I will study C++. It might come in handy.

Study Java - If you want to take up a career in web based application and related programming.

Study C++ - If you want to take up a career in desktop based application and related programming.


I hope this helps!

:)

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