Programming language

[John Hess]

I know this one is going to draw a lot of flack;  but, for years, I 
have used PowerBASIC (the old TurboBASIC before it was sold back to 
the originator).  It is extremely powerful, has a built in assembler, 
and has some pretty good second and third party support.  I have 
written applications to include communications interfaces, 
communications programs, database programs, marketing and sales, and 
accounting software.  You are limited only by your own programming 
capabilities.  My programs are highly structured (by preference...you 
can write stringy code if that is your desire).  It handles object 
files written in other languages, including Paschal and C/C++.

If you desire, you can use the old PCBASIC commands or learn all the 
commands included in the package for more advanced programming and 
structures.  Write your own subs, functions, and libraries.  You ARE 
NOT subject to the frustrations of the VERY regimented structure of 
the other high level languages;  but, much of that structure is 
available should you desire it.

I would say one should at least take a look at the modern BASICs 
before making any snide remarks about BASIC in general or BASIC 
programmers in specific.


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From:  Steve Meade[SMTP:smeade at deltanet.com]
Sent:  Thursday, July 17, 1997 11:46 AM
To:  diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
Subject:  Re: Programming language

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> From: Christopher E. Hill <chill6 at utk.edu>
> To: diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Programming language
> Date: Thursday, July 17, 1997 9:05 AM
>
> Hello,
>         I am wondering what is the best language for doing 
engineering
type
> work is.  What I would like to have is the abilty to do basic
> multiplication, exponents, logs, inverse trig functions, and dot 
and
cross
> product.  I also would like to have the program run under windows, 
or at
> least DOS.  Any and all help is appreciated!!
>
	I think it depends largely on what you plan on "interfacing" your 
programs
with. If you are just looking for a relatively easy to program 
environment
(all languages can do complex math ['cept maybe Logo]) that let's you 
make
DOS and Windows programs than I would spend $89 and get Borland Delphi 
3.0.
If you want to write stuff and compatibility with others' work is of 
utmost
performance, than I'd go with Borland C Builder since it's more of 
the
"standard." However, there is a steeper learning curve for C.

> Thanks,
>
> Christopher E. Hill--chill6 at utk.edu
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