Preference for Rapid Application Development
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I have tried my hands learning Java, Visual Basic, Perl, C, C++ and other programming languages but I still consider Visual Basic as the fastest way for me to develop databases. If you are in a corporate setting who needs databases written out, then Visual Basic is the way to go. When I was learning that language, the first database that I had connected with it was with MS Access. Not long I was learning how to create and secure databases in MS SQL Server as well.
However, if you are considering smaller databases instead, do away with Visual Basic and just create the entire thing in MS Access – if you do not need so much network connectivity with other users.
I believe each language or technology has its own strengths: comparing Java applets and ActiveX technologies, many would go on developing Java applets instead. But with Java applets versus Flash, there are so many developers who would choose the latter. With so many technologies that are used in creating web pages, then there are so many options that would make it easier for an IT developer to create applications within the specified deadline.
Too often programmers would like to get their hands dirty in writing code. Oftentimes though, the project manager still overseas and controls how the IT personnel is able to meet deadlines and come up with superb work that will truly make an accomplishment for the IT department. This makes it a truly challenging feat for a developer to create such programs in the nick of time.
TeTeT
June 12th, 2008 at 10:20 am #
Hi Gem, Im considering shifting from medical degree to a computer degree. I have long graduated from medical school and i have just found the spark to venture into the tech savvy world. What computer course do u suggest i take up? am basically a beginner and know nothing about html, much less about programming languages.Badly need your help!
minor
October 3rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm #
ok this is a late commment
, im a programmer too.. i agree about the visual basic and database.. im a .net programmer now but my first language is visual basic.. try using mysql as a backend and you will be suprise by the result
Gem
October 3rd, 2008 at 7:07 pm #
@minor
Thanks! It is okay with me with the late comment, I still see these through email or the recent comments section. =)
Nice suggestion and I will give that a try.