At 1/8/2007 07:34 PM, you wrote: > > On 8 Jan 2007, you wrote: > > > > >> So, can you tell what languages should I aim for? I know this > is probably > > >> a too broad subject, but some basic guidelines would be welcome. > > > > > I would go with C++. Stay away from COBOL, you'll hate it. I'm amazed > > > it is still around. :-) > > > > I was told it was the best bet, since there are very few > programmers around... > > :) > > He's in the banking business and apparently COBOL is still big there. > >It's probably still big because a lot of banking software was >developed many years ago when COBOL was more popular... COBOL >programmers were a hot item around, say, 1998-1999, when Y2K was fast >approaching...
Mostly, COBOL was "hot" in the 60s and early 70s. Then again around Y2K since somebody needed to go back and fix all the non-compliant code. But, today? I'd be surprised to find many people that still program in COBOL. Perhaps there are some programmers doing maintenance but that's probably all... I would go with java or C++ given the choices you stated. BTW: I did C coding on the Amiga several years ago. And, maybe, someday I'll dust off my A500 and A2000 and see if I can remember how to use AmigaDOS. ~Rick >-- Brett >------------------------------------------------------------ >"In the rhythm of music a secret is hidden; > If I were to divulge it, it would overturn the world." > -- Jelaleddin Rumi > > >To unsubscribe, send a blank message to ><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
