Whats the best app(.exe etc) proggraming lang. for db interaction

Alex. · 05-23-2007, 03:41 PM

Hi,
ive recently had an urge to get into proggraming windows applications that can interact with online databases, a bit like what happens on dynamic-sig.com

The type of db I'd want to be interacting with is mysql.

I was looking at C++ or VB, but to be honest, im not really sure of their capabilities.

Thanks in advance

Alex

Peter · 05-24-2007, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by manofgames

Hi,
I was looking at C++ or VB, but to be honest, im not really sure of their capabilities.

You do realize windows is predominantly written in C++

neroux · 05-24-2007, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by manofgames

I was looking at C++ or VB, but to be honest, im not really sure of their capabilities.

They are more than capable of database specific tasks. Basically any of the major languages has a good database support. Some require however additional libraries.

Alex. · 05-24-2007, 10:42 AM

thanks for the answers, and no i didnt know that, thanks for telling me.
do you know if c++ requires additional libraries for mysql interaction?

beaver6813 · 05-24-2007, 10:50 AM

I would also like to know this, and (since i want to learn a desktop language) what is the best to start off with, C, C++ or C#? I just wanna make some basic stuff and what compilers do you use? The libraries for all these different things confuse me

neroux · 05-24-2007, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by manofgames

do you know if c++ requires additional libraries for mysql interaction?

Yes it does. You will need the MySQL API which provides the necessary C functions. Alternatively you can use the C++ wrapper MySQL++ if you want to use OO mechanisms.

Peter · 05-24-2007, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by beaver6813

I would also like to know this, and (since i want to learn a desktop language) what is the best to start off with, C, C++ or C#? I just wanna make some basic stuff and what compilers do you use? The libraries for all these different things confuse me

From my understanding C# is the preferred choice for new programmers. C can be useful if you wish to get a basis (1 of the main differences between C and C++ is that C++ is object orientated)

beaver6813 · 05-24-2007, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by peter@flexiwebhost

From my understanding C# is the preferred choice for new programmers. C can be useful if you wish to get a basis (1 of the main differences between C and C++ is that C++ is object orientated)

Is C# object orientated as well?

-NC- · 05-24-2007, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by beaver6813

Is C# object orientated as well?

Yes, and personally, that would be my lang of choice for a new desktop app.

iNod · 05-24-2007, 02:41 PM

C# is the best language to learn if you are new..

But your question is like.. What kind of apple do you like? It is a matter of preference.. Try each one until you find a good one, most languages have good DB interaction..

- Steve

beaver6813 · 05-24-2007, 03:32 PM

I'll try C# then C then C++

And for the record, Granny Smith apples beat all!

Alex. · 05-24-2007, 03:42 PM

Thanks for your help everyone,
I think I'll try C# for now.

REP++ for all who helped ^^

EDIT: Peter: It says I like you too much, even though I rated others before you :S

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