Programming

[Kaun_IA]

i wanna program daoc servers and dbs and scripts

as far as i know u need SQL for that and.... xml ?!??!?!

 

[Lamp]

You also need to do a course on "Crappy Servers and Delayed Patch Releases", and then an advanced course on "Class Nerfing".

 

[Thorondorito]

learn COBOL!

or directly assembler

 

[Chronictank]

I am shocked In what way are they more powerful?

you can do more with c++ because it gives you blind access to everything, from bit manipulation to the usual stuff
Java protects the programmer by refusing to let him make changes that can potentially causing problems , one such example being forcing you to declare types (this can be forced in c++ also but it is optional)
You can also redefine operators in c++, whereas in Java you are forced to use what you are given they are just 2 examples off the top of my head.


Dont get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with Java,
it was designed to be a simpler version of C++ and does that job very well (the LALR parser is a god send when it comes to syntax errors)

Maybe things have changed, i havent even looked at Java in a long long time

 

[Jeremiah]

you can do more with c++ because it gives you blind access to everything, from bit manipulation to the usual stuff
Java protects the programmer by refusing to let him make changes that can potentially causing problems , one such example being forcing you to declare types (this can be forced in c++ also but it is optional)
You can also redefine operators in c++, whereas in Java you are forced to use what you are given they are just 2 examples off the top of my head.


Dont get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with Java,
it was designed to be a simpler version of C++ and does that job very well (the LALR parser is a god send when it comes to syntax errors)

Maybe things have changed, i havent even looked at Java in a long long time

No, you are right with those points. These are examples where C++ can be seen to be much more powerful, but I've always felt that being protected from being able to do explicit memory access and redefinition of operators wasnt actually a bad thing since it protects against the potential for rather nasty errors But I know the die-hard C++ programmers will never convert!

 

[crispy]

I just started java intro course at my university. We're reading Objects first with Java. So far its a really good book for starters, and an easy language to learn. That is where i would start if i were you.

Think most universities worldwide starts with java.

 

[Sockstuff]

Saying Java > everything is like saying using a screwdriver is the best tool.

I have a screwdriver that has a yellow and black handle. It is the best tool ever!

 

[Serbitar]

Saying Java > everything is like saying using a screwdriver is the best tool.

a screwdriver is the best tool, albeit a screwdriver of the sonic variety