Which is more similar to AS3, Java or C++?
Someone asked on Stack Overflow:
I am ActionScript 3/Flex programmer, it is the first language I learned.
I want to learn either Java or C++.
Would one of these be easier to learn based on my current knowledge?
I posted the following answer, which was chosen as the accepted answer and received 3 upvotes:
It really depends what you want to do. C++ is more powerful and fast. But Java has a smaller learning curve.
I’d say learn C++, only because it will require you to gain a better understanding of how computers work under the hood. It will also help position you to learn Java, C#, or any other language down the road.
Notable comments
Nate (1 upvotes): Personally, I think that Visual Studio is far better than Eclipse; however, I’ve only used Eclipse for Java development. I’d try out Visual C++ Express microsoft.com/express
Originally posted on Stack Overflow — 3 upvotes (accepted answer). Licensed under CC BY-SA.
