What is your favorite programming language ?

[dataw0lf]

By general request, I've included a poll to get response on what everyone's favorite programming language is.

[toojays]

There are no LISPs in the poll!

Scheme is my favourite language, but that's probably because I have not yet used it on a real project.

[vague-]

There are no LISPs in the poll!

Scheme is my favourite language, but that's probably because I have not yet used it on a real project.

Same here. Especially SISC <http://sisc.sourceforge.net/> for it's excellent Java FFI.

[davahmet]

It depends on the context. You have to know the problem domain before you can use an implementation language effectively. For example, if I am buidling low-level firmware, then C and C++ are my favorites. If I am working on high level web-based or text processing apps, then PERL is the easiest for me. If its requirements gathering and analysis, then UML fits like a treat. And for rapid dev and prototyping, Python comes to mind as an obvious choice.

No programming language is appropiate for all situations, but some are appropiate for none.

[-Rick-]

C++, after that pascal

[jayded]

I cant think of even a single real world project that Pascal was ever used for successfully

C++, after that pascal

[-Rick-]

I cant think of even a single real world project that Pascal was ever used for successfully

Me neither
Only used it to mess around in the old DOS days

[pdamoc]

Delphi is Pascal evolved and my favorite file manager "Total Commander" is written in Delphi.

[vague-]

I cant think of even a single real world project that Pascal was ever used for successfully

TeX? I am sure that is Pascal. Though, I suppose it is not directly, due to literate programming over the top ("WEB").

[IdoMcFly]

Ada