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Pascal vs. BASIC
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Other than the more advanced compiler option, the C like syntax is there any advantage to using a Pascal exe over a QB4.5 or PDS 7.0 exe?
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Patrick
Mr. Anonymous has the right of it, if you ask me. 
Pascal and BASIC are evil!
-Ironblayde
Aeon Software
Pascal and BASIC are evil!-Ironblayde
Aeon Software
I''ve programmed in both, and I would say Pascal is far better (unless you a complete newbie, in which case QB4.5 might be easier, but not by much). Pascal makes much faster exe''s, has access to more functions, and unlike QB you can easily incorpate assembly (for mouse routines, optimized graphics) without having to mess about with creating object libraries and the like (which is silly, why should you need a second compiler just to use the first effectively). Pascal will as prepare you ALOT better for learning languages like C++, since the structure is almost identical, except for strong typing and the use of different syntex.
Yeah, definitely go for Pascal; I think it is actually easier to learn than BASIC, and it will definitely teach you a better programming style due to it''s syntax, and, well it''s just better! I mean, AFAIK, QBasic doesn''t even have Pointers...
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My opinion:
PASCAL is a BASIC facing towards C.
If you understand what i mean.
I think PASCAL is better than BASIC but as for their Win32 implementations(VB and Delphi) i would certainly go for VB.
Voodoo4
PASCAL is a BASIC facing towards C.
If you understand what i mean.
I think PASCAL is better than BASIC but as for their Win32 implementations(VB and Delphi) i would certainly go for VB.
Voodoo4
Well Now,
I have used Pascal for the last 6 months. It is very structured and fairly simple to learn. Also it''s pretty close to C which makes it a great stepping stone. I have found it a great adavantage when learning C.
STVOY
Mega Moh Mine!!
I have used Pascal for the last 6 months. It is very structured and fairly simple to learn. Also it''s pretty close to C which makes it a great stepping stone. I have found it a great adavantage when learning C.
STVOY
Mega Moh Mine!!
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