Re: Programming language

[Lin Sims <ljsims -dot- ml -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Python, Perl, Ruby, and Javascript. The plus with Javascript is that it is
(as I understand it and no doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong) the
basis for the ExtendScript used by Adobe in all of its programs, including
FrameMaker.

On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 2:59 PM John G <vwritert -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:

> Hey John
>
> A lot depends on where the programs are run and what they do. If you're
> interested in web-based applications, then Ruby and Python are good bets,
> with JavaScript part of the mix  If you're interested in large
> enterprise-wide applications, C# is a good bet.
>
> Check with the developers and see what they recommend. Slashdot is a good
> resource for information, too. And if you want to learn, look for Head
> First books - they are generally both interesting and informative. I've
> used their JavaScript and SQL books, but this one looks like s good
> starting place:
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Head-First-Learn-Code-Computational/dp/1491958863
>
> And for more information:
> https://learntocodewith.me/posts/programming-books/
>
> My 2Â
>
> JG
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 1:47 PM Rick Quatro <rick -at- rickquatro -dot- com> wrote:
>
> > Hi John,
> >
> > If you google "top popular programming languages" you should get some
> > recent
> > lists. You will usually see languages like JavaScript, Python, C# and
> Java.
> > You may want to check out Udemy.com. They have a lot of free courses and
> > they are not a subscription site; once you grab a course, you can go back
> > to
> > it anytime.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > Rick Quatro
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> > Hi guys... I hope everyone is keeping safe.
> >
> > I'm sure many of you have lots of isolation time on your hands,
> especially
> > if you were laid off as I was.
> >
> > I recognize nobody is going to come out the other end of this programming
> > applications, but a number of positions include being able to read a
> > language
> >
> > If I wanted to attempt to study a programming language online, one that
> is
> > most in demand for technical writers, what would that be?
> >
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