What is a good langauge for desktop GUI applications?

Question

I've been developing in Just BASIC for a few years now and I'm more than ready to step up to a more powerful language. I tried Java and JavaFX, but both don't really do it for me (although I still use Java for Linux and Mac). I also used C, but I can't find a simple IDE (if you know one tell me). Can anyone reccomend a language? Or maybe a good Java or C IDE (I've tried Netbeans)?

Answer 1

You say powerful, in Linux you use the libs that connect hardware with other libs. Perl or python use GLADE, wxWidgets or Gtk+. BASIC is event-driven, usually programmed from the GUI -- not my style at all. I make code work and then add the GUI. I like wxWidgets / C / Perl.



wx is good for C++. The prettiest widget lib / IDE is QT. The most versatile GUI is still Java which you can skin lately.



For you I would suggest PHP just for something completely different. Add-on google gadgets and other widgets to dynamic web pages. Database is distinct from code monkey and an whole other discipline, but also where the majority of the new IT jobs gestate.



good luck.

Answer 2

If you're looking to develop for Windows it's pretty hard to beat Visual Studio. If you don't want to pony up the big dollars for the full blown versions then you can use the Express Editions of SQL Server, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Web Designer or Visual C# for free. http://www.microsoft.com/express

Answer 3

Try "Ruby" Programing language. and using FXRuby.