Delphi and C++ advice

***craig5320*** · Nov 15, 2002, 05:11 PM

Hi,

on my current degree course I have a module using Delphi 5 for this year, but next year's module is C++, so I want your opinon's on whether I should stick with Delphi and learn it beyond what's required by the module, i.e. self learning, or should I jus' stick to what is required for the assignments and start learning C++ now in prep for next year, and make that my primary language? well other than English.

I'm not wanting to become a programmer as like a career or anything, so it's jus' freetime hobby sort of thing,

Discuss.

cheers

craig5320

UberLord · Nov 15, 2002, 05:38 PM

I'd go for C++ as it's more portable than Delphi.

Marks · Jan 24, 2003, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by UberLord
I'd go for C++ as it's more portable than Delphi.

Thats right

UberLord · Jan 24, 2003, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by Marks
Thats right

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SvP · Feb 19, 2003, 08:18 AM

C++ is more portable indeed, but with Kylix you can compile Delphi programs in Linux. And C# is just like Object Pascal ;-).

***craig5320*** · Feb 19, 2003, 10:52 AM

Well my Delphi assignments are pretty much over now, except the final year exam this week. So then I'll be moving onto C++

ToshiroOC · Feb 19, 2003, 11:11 AM

If you want recommendations for good C++ books, I have a few lying around, and a few of em are pretty good

I've been teaching myself from "Object Oriented Programming in C++" 4th ed. by Robert Lafore (SAMS) so far, very good book, best layout and rate of introduction I've ever seen, and it doesn't assume that you are going to have problems with every damn basic concept that comes along like some other C++ books...

dannyai · May 1, 2003, 03:19 AM

c++ all da way

hype · May 6, 2003, 05:29 PM

If you are not going into serious programming I would stick with delphi. It's a good language and fairly easy to master. And it is a very powerul language with Borland always improving it. A cool program that is made in it is ZoomPlayer go to www.inmatrix.com

But if you are more serious or really want to do something cool C++ all the way. There is pretty much nothing C++ can't do. But it is a little harder to understand and gets a lot more complicating when you try to learn the more advance stuff.

daffy · May 27, 2003, 04:33 PM

i have a degree in both and altho c++ is way more portable and you can do alot more with it, delphi is leading the number of projects in my firm. Delphi is very very fast, has a .net compiler and looks alot like c# because its the same lead programmer that made the two environments. I'd say c++ for thoroughness and delphi for speed. Since you need c++ next year, i'd brush up on that

mfc is a real bitch

Private Pyle · Jul 11, 2003, 05:07 PM

Delphis a good language. but then I'm biased after making a living from it for the past 6 years. Its certainly easier too learn than c++

Nov 15, 2002, 05:11 PM	#1
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,282 Rep Power: 428 System Specs	Delphi and C++ advice Hi, on my current degree course I have a module using Delphi 5 for this year, but next year's module is C++, so I want your opinon's on whether I should stick with Delphi and learn it beyond what's required by the module, i.e. self learning, or should I jus' stick to what is required for the assignments and start learning C++ now in prep for next year, and make that my primary language? well other than English. I'm not wanting to become a programmer as like a career or anything, so it's jus' freetime hobby sort of thing, Discuss. cheers craig5320 __________________

Nov 15, 2002, 05:38 PM	#2
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 70	I'd go for C++ as it's more portable than Delphi. __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Feb 19, 2003, 08:18 AM	#5
SvP DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	On the other hand... C++ is more portable indeed, but with Kylix you can compile Delphi programs in Linux. And C# is just like Object Pascal ;-).

Feb 19, 2003, 10:52 AM	Thread Starter #6
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,282 Rep Power: 428 System Specs	Well my Delphi assignments are pretty much over now, except the final year exam this week. So then I'll be moving onto C++ __________________

Feb 19, 2003, 11:11 AM	#7
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	If you want recommendations for good C++ books, I have a few lying around, and a few of em are pretty good I've been teaching myself from "Object Oriented Programming in C++" 4th ed. by Robert Lafore (SAMS) so far, very good book, best layout and rate of introduction I've ever seen, and it doesn't assume that you are going to have problems with every damn basic concept that comes along like some other C++ books... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

May 1, 2003, 03:19 AM	#8
dannyai DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	c++ all da way

May 6, 2003, 05:29 PM	#9
hype DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	If you are not going into serious programming I would stick with delphi. It's a good language and fairly easy to master. And it is a very powerul language with Borland always improving it. A cool program that is made in it is ZoomPlayer go to www.inmatrix.com But if you are more serious or really want to do something cool C++ all the way. There is pretty much nothing C++ can't do. But it is a little harder to understand and gets a lot more complicating when you try to learn the more advance stuff.

May 27, 2003, 04:33 PM	#10
daffy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BRUSSELS Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	i have a degree in both and altho c++ is way more portable and you can do alot more with it, delphi is leading the number of projects in my firm. Delphi is very very fast, has a .net compiler and looks alot like c# because its the same lead programmer that made the two environments. I'd say c++ for thoroughness and delphi for speed. Since you need c++ next year, i'd brush up on that mfc is a real bitch __________________ Heaven doesn't want me and hell is afraid i'll take over.

Jul 11, 2003, 05:07 PM	#11
Private Pyle DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bedford England Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Delphis a good language. but then I'm biased after making a living from it for the past 6 years. Its certainly easier too learn than c++ __________________