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Hi
I hope this helps.  I found that no matter what RAD tool you use you still
are going 
to need a good working knowledge of the language.  C++ is more difficult
than VB 
but is can do ANYTHING.  As far a RAD tools, I much prefer Borland C++ Builder
to 
MSC VC (I own both) because of its better user interface.

There is one more area you need to consider in this mix, however.  That's
how much 
companies are willing to pay for whatever you are learning.  I searched the
Extreme IT 
Consulting Course for "Rates" and found this:

"Add 2-5% for programmers/developers skilled in C; 5-15% for C++ programming
skills;
 5-15% for Visual Basic; and 2-8% for PowerBuilder."

This data is for consultants, but is applicable to the profession.
This data is from a survey done by a Job Shop, so I believe it.  

Everyone has to make their own decision, but I will never program as a regular
employee 
again.  I was burned with overwork and low pay for too long.  When you look
at the beginner 
consulting rates I found by searching the Course for "Programmer" you will
see why.
"*** Hourly IT Consulting Pay Rates Data ***

IT Consulting Profession Analyzed: Intermediate Programmer

Total Number of IT Consultants In This Survey: 174

Experience Range: greater than or equal to 2 years and less than or equal
to 5 years

Maximum Hourly Pay Rate: $175
Minimum Hourly Pay Rate: $15
Average Hourly Pay Rate: $61.86"


You can find out about the Extreme IT Consulting Course here.

http://www.epublications.net/ConsApp.html

"THeX" <drakonus@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I'm a PICK programmer and want to learn to program/develop applications
for
>Windows. Can you help me decide where to begin? What, in your opinion, are
>the advantages, disadvantages of these: Boreland C++ Builder, Microsoft
>Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic.
>
>Thanks!
>
>THeX
>
>

Wm. Courtney Thomas,
Epublications, LLC Technical Director
http://www.epublications.net


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