Favorite Programming Language?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I love how people feel the need to note that Java graphics were easy for them. =)</p>

<p>sefago, is it safe to assume you’re not a programmer? I agree with the above poster that it’s easier to cobble together something rather than know & understand a language and its capabilities. I’ve dabbled in a few languages that I absolutely wouldn’t say I know, but I can use them if necessary.</p>

<p>And programming is essentially applied knowledge. This isn’t something you can read in from a textbook and take a test on and know. You kind of have to employ your knowledge in order to learn. I’m fairly sure everyone on this thread has a few projects on their hard drive.</p>

<p>My job involves programming. And I do a lot of random useless programs…maybe someone should write an automated chances program for CC?</p>

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<p>I would if the subjectivity factor wasn’t so large.</p>

<p>Java was a pain in the ass for my math problems. I used them for fun… then went to MATLAB for real stuff.</p>

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<p>No it isn’t. Here, I’ll write the pseudocode for you.</p>

<p>If the college is a USNews top 20, then reach. Else, safety.</p>

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<p>Well, obviously it’s going to be highly inaccurate. Just like being chanced by a kid who has his or her own chance thread up.</p>

<p>But it’d be fun! Useless exercises in code! What could be better on a Saturday night? Alternatively, a program to parse through CC results threads and show average profiles for accepted candidates to certain schools and programs.</p>

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<p>Damnit… I keep missing Dossier topics for Comp Sci</p>

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<p>lol…java+graphics…just no.</p>

<p>As far as actually doing stuff with programming, yeah…simulations, games, websites, couple research projects, robotics stuff…</p>

<p>we need a programming lounge topic or something</p>

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<p>True… we should all just come up with one big group project.</p>

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<p>I love Java ! :)</p>

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<p>C-Sharp has to be the best. I’m in love with VS2010 and its RAD capabilities. “Intellisense” is a godsend.</p>

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<p>ActionScript 3.0, since it’s the only one that I actually understood.</p>

<p>Java, html, javascript, etc. all went over my head in my computer programming class.</p>

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<p>could we create a new subgroup under pre-college issues aka programming?</p>

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<p>Console.WriteLine(“That would be awesome!”);</p>

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<p>How can HTML go over a persons head?</p>

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<p>Java is one of the simpler languages imo.</p>

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<p>@BigKev: Uh… Maybe try Scilab…? </p>

<p>Yeah… My favorite’s Java as well because it’s so simple & elegant yet the capabilities are astounding. </p>

<p>How did everyone get into programming? I started out with web design and HTML and eventually evolved (thank God) to CSS, where I bumped into ASP, Javascript and the like. I then started fiddling with VB in order to understand ASP and SQL. Most of what I do with programming has to do with web design. </p>

<p>How many people here want to major in Comp Sci in college?</p>

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<p>Definite Comp Sci + Mathematics or Comp Sci + Comp Eng major.</p>

<p>I plan to get my PhD in either math or CS.</p>

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<p>^ Seriously? Gah, I love programming & web design but I don’t think I could stand a major in Comp Sci. I will maybe minor in Math or Computer Science, but ultimately Economics/Business is my true love. :)</p>

<p>Oh and MIThopeful16, why do you love MIT so much? Personally I love the academics there, but the social life seems rather lacking. (Not that I currently have a social life, so I’m not exactly in a position to judge…)</p>

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<p>I’ve been in love with MIT since I was 8. The love was enhanced when my aunt told me about it.</p>

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<p>Why use Python when you have Java?</p>

<p>I’m a newb to Programming (My first year) but I go to an iT school, so things go really fast, and we are introduced to a billion new things everyday.</p>

<p>I just think that Python is sometimes rudimentary coding without all the “flares” that Java makes accessible.</p>

<p>Solving problems using algorithms is pretty easy using Java, and I find that I can combine different things in a more rational manner.</p>

<p>So I’d have to go with Java.</p>

<p>I did C++ my freshman year in my intro Programming Class, and I never really liked it :p</p>

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<p>iT school… Battlefield person?</p>