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so which programming language should I learn?

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Semidevil

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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Originally posted by: frankie38
I suggest Russian, Gujarti / Indian Dialect, Mandarin or maybe French. Development jobs going offshore.
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too late, I already know all of those....and German also.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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