so which programming language should I learn?

[Semidevil]

I am a math major, and I guess to make myself more marketable, I think it is wise to learn some programming languages. Most people who major in math, always do it w/ the CS option, and since I am graduating next may, it is too late to do it now. Ofcourse, maybe later, I can get a minor or major in CS.

But for now, just to make myself more marketable I want to be able to write I know some programming languages.

Now, I took java 1, and java 2 in university, so I can write that down.....striclty for getting jobs that involve math/programming, what do you guys think I should learn on my own? C++, Visual Basic, Cobol...lol.

just what is used in the industry....

as for my java, when I took it, I was plowing through it, could not write a program that required more then 1 class, and had so much trouble, and I wasn't good at it at all.....so I never wrote it down on my resume.

So do you think I should focus on sharpening my java skill and master that? or should I study a different programming language.

 

[Schadenfroh]

RPG

 

[igowerf]

If you already started on Java, why not go back and get it down? Another language (aside from something like VB) won't necessarily be easier.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

php

 

[mobobuff]

FORTRAN

 

[EyeMWing]

Go back and dominate Java. Java is a happy medium between the various syntaxes and methodologies, making it a good starting point for picking up other languages.

 

[five40]

assembly cause it's the funest.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
FORTRAN

Cobal! Cobol? Cobal? Co-something!!

 

[AFB]

Originally posted by: Nik
php

 

[Iron Woode]

Basic.

start with the best!

 

[HappyPuppy]

English.

 

[iotone]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
English.

american or british?

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: five40
assembly cause it's the funest.

Seconded.

 

[z0mb13]

you can learn c++ if you want to know about pointers (and how they are a major PITA to debug)

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
FORTRAN

I wil ahve to starting on jan 5th

 

[frankie38]

I suggest Russian, Gujarti / Indian Dialect, Mandarin or maybe French. Development jobs going offshore.

 

[Semidevil]

Originally posted by: frankie38
I suggest Russian, Gujarti / Indian Dialect, Mandarin or maybe French. Development jobs going offshore.

too late, I already know all of those....and German also.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Everyone can always use an ace MATLAB-er, consider learning the programming language and getting comfortable with it in general. You can also interface it to outside C++/Fortran programs, which I've never seen put into practice myself but I'm sure its a cool trick to impress people with.

I'd say C++ is the most powerful and versitile language out there, its most definitely worth your time to learn.

 

[macwinlin]

I think Java would be a good start since you've already had experience using it. Programming in Java might be a little easier when you review what you have learned already.

Other languages include C++ and C#. You can also learn SQL which is used for databases. Good luck!