From: abraham tio <tio.a@...>
Date: 2005-11-29T07:21:31+09:00
Subject: Re: Programming Newbie: Ruby or Java?

 >"Will Ruby lead me to being able to do that eventually?"
 
yes. more quickly, actually, and with more easily maintainable code.

 >"I don't want,nor can afford, to use any programs like Visual Basic"

that's good, because if you did, you'd be depedent on windows being 
wherever you wanted to sell/install your product. probably true, but why 
take the chance ? i'll avoid editorializing about the limitations of 
windows, but you should do your own comparisons about the operating 
system that VB applications run on, and the operating systems(nb. thats 
plural) that ruby and java run on. 


 >"And, I especially like the Open Source/Free program concepts
and community atmospheres. What do you think?"

we like it too.

i think you should learn both: java and ruby. they both have strengths 
that you'll probably enjoy mastering. as a confessed brand new 
programmer who seems to have an open mind, you should learn at two 
languages anyway.

good luck, looking forward to hearing how it turns out. 




Dab wrote:

>Thanks for looking!
>
>I'm brand new to programming and had just decided to learn Java as a
>first language, then stumbled accross Ruby, which seems far simpler to
>learn, but doesn't seem to have as many resources/books etc.
>
>I want to eventually write a Windows program for an Apartment
>Management company that will keep track of their buildings
>tenants....all their info, lockers, parking stalls, rental monies
>owing, that sort of thing.
>
> I don't want,
>nor can afford, to use any programs like Visual Basic that cost wad's
>of money. And, I especially like the Open Source/Free program concepts
>and community atmospheres.
>
>What do you think?
>
>Thanks so much for your help!
>Dab
>
>
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