Need to add scripting to my skill set, but which one to learn
Folks:
I need to add a scripting language to my skill set and resume; however, I am not sure which one to learn. I want something that I can use on both: Windows and Linux if possible.
Any suggestions?
Thank you
I need to add a scripting language to my skill set and resume; however, I am not sure which one to learn. I want something that I can use on both: Windows and Linux if possible.
Any suggestions?
Thank you
Utini!
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azjag Member Posts: 579 ■■■■■■■□□□Just off the top of my head I would say to learn Java script as it is platform neutral.Currently Studying:
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Data Center Administration (VCAP5-DCA) (Passed)
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undomiel Member Posts: 2,818For something that you can use under Windows and Linux as well you could learn Python or Perl. Python and Perl will take a bit of setup under Windows though as you'll need to install an interpreter and use a batch file for launching the script.Jumping on the IT blogging band wagon -- http://www.jefferyland.com/
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e24ohm Member Posts: 151For something that you can use under Windows and Linux as well you could learn Python or Perl. Python and Perl will take a bit of setup under Windows though as you'll need to install an interpreter and use a batch file for launching the script.
You mention setup. I did download and install the Python stack, or install component for Windows; however, I have not installed Perl as of yet. In addition, I no resources on Python or Perl at this momment, so just really testing the waters, and what people have to say, which will give me enought info to resource the topic.
Much appreciated.Utini! -
ehnde Member Posts: 1,103I've dabbled in python and perl. Another vote for pythonClimb a mountain, tell no one.
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rogue2shadow Member Posts: 1,501 ■■■■■■■■□□If you take the Python route, take a look at this interpreter:
Eclipse Downloads
I believe the Java one allows you to install a plugin for something called "Pydev". Pydev allows you to create python projects within the IDE (weird, I know!) -
UnixGuy Mod Posts: 4,570 Modthe book in my signature is a very nice intro book about Perl...I have strong C/C++/C# background so I went quickly through the book (not done yet, and had to stop to focus on another exam)...but Perl is a nice way to start.
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sambuca69 Member Posts: 262Folks:
I need to add a scripting language to my skill set and resume; however, I am not sure which one to learn. I want something that I can use on both: Windows and Linux if possible.
Any suggestions?
Thank you
I vote for Perl. -
RobertKaucher Member Posts: 4,299 ■■■■■■■■■■I vote for both! Python rocks, but so does Perl....
This thread gives me an idea! -
vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□RobertKaucher wrote: »I vote for both! Python rocks, but so does Perl....
This thread gives me an idea!
Uh oh....
Anywho, I'm a huge fan of PowerShell for scripting for Windows. It's extremely powerful. -
QHalo Member Posts: 1,488Powershell for the Windows side if you're in to administration and so forth and Perl or Python. If you're into Cisco, take a look at TCL as well.
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darkerosxx Banned Posts: 1,343Python +1 over Perl for a beginner (not that Perl is an uber language only for masters). They're both good... I'm sure there are plenty of comparisons around the web. Check em out and see which fits your fancy.
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ehnde Member Posts: 1,103If you're going to say powershell for windows, I'd have to say bash for unix based systems.
I just tried out powershell the other day and all I can say is WOW!Climb a mountain, tell no one.