lodebare
09-04-2002, 11:27 PM
Is there a difference between JAVA & JAVA SCRIPT? Is one better than the other?Thanks
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bahama llama
09-05-2002, 08:15 PM
There is a large difference between Java and JavaScript. Java is a full programming language and requires more time and effort to learn and has more power than Javascript but Javascript is fairly easy for anyone to learn and may provide a good springboard for any one who is new to programming.
Despite the name they are not the same and have very little in common. I do not know Java but I know a little JavaScript and it is very useful in web design for setting and reading cookies, form field validation on the client computer and a myriad of DHTML uses.
You can learn your first JavaScript "program" in about one minute so it really is something fun to learn and can be a powerful tool. I would recommend tha you try to learn it and then move on to another language such as Java, or PERL.
Hope this helped. Don.:r
Despite the name they are not the same and have very little in common. I do not know Java but I know a little JavaScript and it is very useful in web design for setting and reading cookies, form field validation on the client computer and a myriad of DHTML uses.
You can learn your first JavaScript "program" in about one minute so it really is something fun to learn and can be a powerful tool. I would recommend tha you try to learn it and then move on to another language such as Java, or PERL.
Hope this helped. Don.:r
lodebare
09-05-2002, 09:05 PM
Hi bahamma llama.Thanks for reply.I am just begining to try to learn programming, have downloaded several things, but I think I'll start with Java Script.
ironik311
09-06-2002, 01:06 AM
Java and Javascript were written by the same company, but that is where any similarity ends.
I've always heard that when you start out programming its best to start with Javascript and Visual Basic... 2 easy programming languages.
I've always heard that when you start out programming its best to start with Javascript and Visual Basic... 2 easy programming languages.
lodebare
09-06-2002, 03:48 PM
Hi ironik311,thanks for reply.Is Liberty Basic(Sams Programming in 24hrs. anthing like VB?
ironik311
09-27-2002, 12:32 AM
Just noticed your reply.. sorry. What do you mean by:
"Is Liberty Basic(Sams Programming in 24hrs. anthing like VB"
?????????
You sort of lost me there?:confused:
"Is Liberty Basic(Sams Programming in 24hrs. anthing like VB"
?????????
You sort of lost me there?:confused:
AndyWhitt
09-27-2002, 01:18 PM
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lodebare
09-27-2002, 05:49 PM
Greetings ironik311,Andy Whit.Thanks for replies.I found Liberty Basic listed on a web site,got the book at library it comes with cd.Have also downloaded compiler.Am just trying to figure out what would be the best for someone who has nver programmed before.As you well know there is whole galaxy of information available.Thanks!
DocEvi1
09-30-2002, 03:48 PM
VBA is always a good place to start - available within any MS Office package such as Excel, Access....
Javascript and Java, they look kinda similar - different functions but layout is similar. Java is quite easy to learn from what I have seen and Visual Basic is certainly useful.
Stay away from programing languages no one has heard of - if we don't know of it, neither do your employers. If few people use / understand it who is going to help you other than a library book?
Stefan
Javascript and Java, they look kinda similar - different functions but layout is similar. Java is quite easy to learn from what I have seen and Visual Basic is certainly useful.
Stay away from programing languages no one has heard of - if we don't know of it, neither do your employers. If few people use / understand it who is going to help you other than a library book?
Stefan
AllGamer
09-30-2002, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by lodebare
Is there a difference between JAVA & JAVA SCRIPT? Is one better than the other?Thanks
think of it this way
java = full programs
java scripts = stuff you can add in webpages
:p
Is there a difference between JAVA & JAVA SCRIPT? Is one better than the other?Thanks
think of it this way
java = full programs
java scripts = stuff you can add in webpages
:p
lodebare
09-30-2002, 04:50 PM
:t Greetings! DocEvi1,AllGamer thank you for replies.Is VBA, Visual Basic?I have MS OFF97,EXCEL,ACCESS.I have tried some "Hello World",that some of the tutorials use,is this a good place to start? Thanks
DocEvi1
10-01-2002, 05:37 AM
VBA is Visual Basic for Applications.
What you get is a version of Visual Basic tailored to the application it is installed in, i.e. in Excel you have the use of cell references and in Access you can control Forms (theres more to it, but thats a simple enough explanation).
Essentialy the reason why I liked learning through Excel was the two fold.
Firstly you can use the Record Macro Feature to give you an idea of what the code is meant to look like, and secondly it seems a very logical step to move from using Excel to programing in it.
From there moving to Visual Basic is simple enough - most of the commands are the same, all you have to learn is the Windows commands rather than the Excel commands (again more to it but...) try looking at www.vbcode.com - they give you a good idea of what VB6 looks like (you need to have it first!)
Stefan
What you get is a version of Visual Basic tailored to the application it is installed in, i.e. in Excel you have the use of cell references and in Access you can control Forms (theres more to it, but thats a simple enough explanation).
Essentialy the reason why I liked learning through Excel was the two fold.
Firstly you can use the Record Macro Feature to give you an idea of what the code is meant to look like, and secondly it seems a very logical step to move from using Excel to programing in it.
From there moving to Visual Basic is simple enough - most of the commands are the same, all you have to learn is the Windows commands rather than the Excel commands (again more to it but...) try looking at www.vbcode.com - they give you a good idea of what VB6 looks like (you need to have it first!)
Stefan
lodebare
10-01-2002, 03:13 PM
Greetings DocEvi1.Thanks for reply.I have downloaded a tutorial:Working with Access97 Databases.Another ?,do I need to download a version of VB,such as the versions(VB5.0 or VB6)that are available at download.com?Thanks again for your help.Mike
DocEvi1
10-01-2002, 03:38 PM
Ahh, heres your problem.
VB 5 & 6 are commerical products, sold by Microsoft in the UK for about £150 - not cheap at all, thats why I prefer to start with VBA - nearly everyone has some verison of Word / Excel / Access on their home system.
The probability is that your Tutorial will have you working with the forms, queries and wizards not the VBA code that can control the system in more depth. I still reccomend buying a good book - it can last you a long time and will be worth it in the long run!
Stefan
VB 5 & 6 are commerical products, sold by Microsoft in the UK for about £150 - not cheap at all, thats why I prefer to start with VBA - nearly everyone has some verison of Word / Excel / Access on their home system.
The probability is that your Tutorial will have you working with the forms, queries and wizards not the VBA code that can control the system in more depth. I still reccomend buying a good book - it can last you a long time and will be worth it in the long run!
Stefan
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