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thegreger
May 9th, 2009, 02:00 PM
Hello!
Let me start by saying that I'm pretty new to Ubuntu. I have done some programming before on my spare time, so I have basic (in some cases very basic) knowledge about C++ and Visual Basic, I remember something about working in G++ in school a while ago as well.
Since most of the programming I do is very small projects I found VB surprisingly useful before I switched to Ubuntu (And yes, I am aware of the huge amount of n00b-points I earned by using it). You could go from nothing to actually having a working program with some form of primitive GUI in five minutes. Now I would need some kind of advice regarding what to work with instead. Sure, I could probably improve my skills in G++, but I would need something where it is as easy as possible to create visual elements. I remember putting together a really simple mp3-playing software in hallf an hour just by using the VLC plugin in VB. Any suggestions as to what I should learn in Ubuntu? Java?

Also, forgive me if this question has already been answered in the sticky threads. I had a quick look through them and coudn't find much of an answer as to what language is most suitable for those small projects.

/Greger
cobolt01
May 9th, 2009, 04:03 PM
There's no point being lazy before you know what you're doing. Rather learn the basics. Make GUI with code. I can give you some pointers on Java Swing GUI if you like :)
slavik
May 9th, 2009, 04:10 PM
you can try gambas, but I don't know if that is what you are looking for ...
kjohansen
May 9th, 2009, 04:20 PM
you can try Processing. It is a programming language that came out of MITs Media Lab. It is a Java abstraction. It is intended as a starting point for artists and others who want instant visualization and GUIS without the work.

I took a data visualization class in it. It is decently powerful and gives you very easy visualization control...
thegreger
May 9th, 2009, 04:43 PM
There's no point being lazy before you know what you're doing. Rather learn the basics. Make GUI with code. I can give you some pointers on Java Swing GUI if you like :)

Sure! I don't mind learning something properly ;)


you can try gambas, but I don't know if that is what you are looking for ...

Gambas looks pretty good to me. Especially if it's capable of translating old VB applications like the wikipedia page says. Even if I learn doing GUIs in Java, it's nice to have something that I know most of already.


you can try Processing. It is a programming language that came out of MITs Media Lab. It is a Java abstraction. It is intended as a starting point for artists and others who want instant visualization and GUIS without the work.

I took a data visualization class in it. It is decently powerful and gives you very easy visualization control...

Oooh, shiny! :D I'll give that one a go too!

Thanks everybody!
Kilon
May 9th, 2009, 04:47 PM
you can try gambas, but I don't know if that is what you are looking for ...

gambas is a very good suggestion, it looks lazy enough ;)

By the way I am lazy too. I let others do the hard work LOL!!!

If I have to work hard then I need a damn good reason to.... I found that python , currently does all the hard work for me. Combined with PyDev and eclipse , it makes work a breeze.

Lazarus and Freepascal is my next favourite choice.

links

http://gambas.sourceforge.net/

http://www.python.org/

http://www.lazarus.freepascal.org/