Javascript Programmer?
Hi.
I have a question. I would like to know what is the best freeware for programming in Javascript.
I am going to learn Javascript to supplement my programming in Visual Basic and C++, and would like to know a free program to start with, like Bloodshed Dev C++, only for Javascript instead of C++.
I already have a book, so don't bother with telling me what book to order.
I currently have Microsoft Visual Basic Express, but I'm not sure how in-depth it will let you go with Javascript. If everyone says that's the best one, I'll go with it. If not, I would like to know the name of the program I need and a link to download it if possible.
No free trials, please.
Thank you for your time and patience, and good luck!
I made one serious mistake in my question. I'm trying to program a Windows-based application with Javascript - I have no internet connection and no internet browser installed on my computer beyond Internet Explorer 5.0 (I'm doing all my interent business and questions through a library's computer, where I'm at now typing this).
Javascript seems to be the most popular programming language besides C++ and Visual Basic, so I wanted to learn it to expand my horizons.
Do I need to switch from Javascript to Java to program Windows applications, as it seems Javascript is primarily a web-based application?
I have done serious programming in the past in multiple variations of Visual Studio, including C++, Visual Basic 2003, Visual Basic 2005, and Visual Basic 2008, so I prefer that type of user interface. I've also done ASP.NET at college, where there was an internet connection.
Even though I've done work with Bloodshed Dev C++, I don't exactly love it. It's decent, clean, and works good, but I prefer Visual Basic's layout and capabilities more. I also like programming in the Visual Basic language a lot more than C++, but can do either one efficiently.
I've done Windows-based and web-based applications, but I prefer Windows-based.
I'm going to try Aptana Studio, as it sounds fairly close to Visual Studio. I'll also try Javascript in Visual Studio to see how it compares. It will probably come down to a combination of whichever one is more user friendly and has further boundaries on its' capabilities.