My question to you is just that. Which development language and platform should corporates be reviewing. With the availablity of Developers at a premium the market availability of VB programers over say Delphi, C an Java its hard to offer any alternative for a _solid_ long term strategy within any organisation faced with the option of system renewal and internal implementation.
In broad terms Java is slow(comparativley) and still young in the market place, although I accept there is a very wide tool set.
Delphi does not have the market penetration and the big boys behind it to realy present a serious option.
C(and its variations like C++ and C#) presents a good alround option but, IMHO, the basis of the technology is seriously outdate – OK I havent used C# and I would hope its rocks but I would put my hopes on it plus its way to early to say.
So whats your view on the matter.
Iain
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