Programming
I've decided that I need to get serious about programming.
Its funny when you think about picking your language- its a bit like shopping for computers/applications/OS's... there are all kinds of emotional reason why one would choose a certain language over another.
I used to use pico and code C in linux because I figured it was hardcore and it would give me a good grounding. I don't know how true that is... but I guess it helped when I needed to build complicated expressions in max (which uses C-like syntax for its expressions). But all in all I get too bored with C- mainly cause I'm crap at keeping track of it all when the project blows out beyond one source file... but mostly its just too hard for me.
I have also been playing with SH scripts to automate my installations, got the shits with applescript -> its a beautiful thing when you tell a gallery assistant that all they need to do to turn your work on is to flick the switch on the wall. Soooo, i thought i might move into python (also the XBMC is completely based on python scripts) or something.
But;
Not entierly decided which way I'll turn.
I've grown a certian fondness for the Xcode text editor... its actually VERY nice.
Played a bit with Java on there and I'm liking what I see!
Its SOOOOO much easier... plus Max/MSP now allows for embedding of Java applets in your patches, might stick with it a bit.
Advice is naturally welcome.
Its funny when you think about picking your language- its a bit like shopping for computers/applications/OS's... there are all kinds of emotional reason why one would choose a certain language over another.
I used to use pico and code C in linux because I figured it was hardcore and it would give me a good grounding. I don't know how true that is... but I guess it helped when I needed to build complicated expressions in max (which uses C-like syntax for its expressions). But all in all I get too bored with C- mainly cause I'm crap at keeping track of it all when the project blows out beyond one source file... but mostly its just too hard for me.
I have also been playing with SH scripts to automate my installations, got the shits with applescript -> its a beautiful thing when you tell a gallery assistant that all they need to do to turn your work on is to flick the switch on the wall. Soooo, i thought i might move into python (also the XBMC is completely based on python scripts) or something.
But;
Not entierly decided which way I'll turn.
I've grown a certian fondness for the Xcode text editor... its actually VERY nice.
Played a bit with Java on there and I'm liking what I see!
Its SOOOOO much easier... plus Max/MSP now allows for embedding of Java applets in your patches, might stick with it a bit.
Advice is naturally welcome.
posted by jazqer at 2:54 pm
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Go outside.
What???? and spoil my pasty white skin?
That geek chic look takes years to perfect!
Java could be the way to go since you can use it online for nifty interactive features and you can start using it in MAX. I'd like to learn php and (the shame, the shame) maybe a bit more action script for flash.
But, I probably go outside too much for that to ever happen.
Just learnt that MAX uses Javascript- which isn't actually the same language as Java :{
Oh Well... Java is still fun to code in.
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