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Newbie question: WHich language is best for Infopath 2007

Last post 08-03-2011 08:20 AM by Hilary Stoupa. 4 replies.
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  • 07-18-2011 05:04 PM

    Newbie question: WHich language is best for Infopath 2007

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    Hi all,

    Can somone provide a list of the pros/cons of the various programming languages (form template code languages)?

    1. JScript

    2. VBScript

    3. C#

    4. Visual Basic

    I am currently using Visual Basic, but I am worried that this is the wrong language to be using?  Any advice?

    Derek

    derek.megyesi at hotmail dot com

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  • 07-18-2011 05:26 PM In reply to

    Re: Newbie question: WHich language is best for Infopath 2007

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    Hey, Derek:

    You'll want to stay away from JScript & VBScript - as of IP 2010, they are deprecated. No point in even messing around with them. Plus, no Intellisense (yeah, I'm spoiled).

    I would encourage you to use C#, unless you already have Visual Basic knowledge. I've seen a lot more C# samples on the boards than Visual Basic - so I think you'll have an easier time finding code samples. However, if you are a confident Visual Basic programmer, MSDN will have all the info you need to make InfoPath programming easier - you won't really need to rely on code samples in blog posts and such.

    Hilary Stoupa

  • 07-19-2011 02:36 PM In reply to

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    Great.  Thanks HIllary. I have never coded in C# before, so will be a good (new) thing to learn.

    CAREER SUMMARY

    Accomplished, energetic Information Technology professional with over 14 years of experience developing and implementing test strategies, operational procedures, and quality methodologies to support development and release of business applications. A hands-on leader with a proven ability to direct and improve quality programs, reduce defects, and improve overall efficiency and productivity. Extensive Business Analysis and Project Management knowledge, coupled with the ability to train, lead, and motivate effective cross functional teams.

    * Waterfall, Agile (SCRUM)
    * Release Management
    * PeopleSoft
    * Telecommunications
    * Automation
    * Quality Centre/ALM
    * ITIL
    * Metrics/Scorecards

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    * Programming:
    - Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Perl/CGI, Tcl/Tk, XML, RSS

    * Databases:
    - Oracle RDBMS, SQL, mSQL, MS Access

    * Operating Systems:
    - HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Mac OS X, Windows Mobile 2003, PocketPC Phone Edition, Symbian, Blackberry, PalmOS, J2ME mid-p devices

    * Protocols / Technologies:
    - HL7, iPTV, IMS, 3GPP, SIP, Diameter, TCP/IP, OSI, PPP, 802.11, UMTS, GPRS, EDGE, GSM, CDMA-1xRTT, EV-DO, WiFi, Bluetooth, IrDA, SONET/SDH, DWDM

    * Software Products:
    - PeopleSoft, Quick Test Pro, Quality Center/ALM, WinRunner, WebLogic, Sun ONE iPlanet, Visio, MS Project, SharePoint, HP Universal CMDB, HP Service Manager

  • 08-02-2011 09:08 AM In reply to

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    Derek Megyesi:

    Great.  Thanks HIllary. I have never coded in C# before, so will be a good (new) thing to learn.

    Hi Hillary,

    I am caught at this crossroads once more.  I just wanted to get your professional thoughts/advice.  I am thinking that for InfoPath coding, it would be better to use C# since I can get custom code help from the blogs and this forums. However, for Excel type macro coding, I can create it using VB scripting.  Does this sound like a good plan?

    Cheers,
    Derek 

    CAREER SUMMARY

    Accomplished, energetic Information Technology professional with over 14 years of experience developing and implementing test strategies, operational procedures, and quality methodologies to support development and release of business applications. A hands-on leader with a proven ability to direct and improve quality programs, reduce defects, and improve overall efficiency and productivity. Extensive Business Analysis and Project Management knowledge, coupled with the ability to train, lead, and motivate effective cross functional teams.

    * Waterfall, Agile (SCRUM)
    * Release Management
    * PeopleSoft
    * Telecommunications
    * Automation
    * Quality Centre/ALM
    * ITIL
    * Metrics/Scorecards

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    * Programming:
    - Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Perl/CGI, Tcl/Tk, XML, RSS

    * Databases:
    - Oracle RDBMS, SQL, mSQL, MS Access

    * Operating Systems:
    - HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, Windows XP, Vista, 7, Mac OS X, Windows Mobile 2003, PocketPC Phone Edition, Symbian, Blackberry, PalmOS, J2ME mid-p devices

    * Protocols / Technologies:
    - HL7, iPTV, IMS, 3GPP, SIP, Diameter, TCP/IP, OSI, PPP, 802.11, UMTS, GPRS, EDGE, GSM, CDMA-1xRTT, EV-DO, WiFi, Bluetooth, IrDA, SONET/SDH, DWDM

    * Software Products:
    - PeopleSoft, Quick Test Pro, Quality Center/ALM, WinRunner, WebLogic, Sun ONE iPlanet, Visio, MS Project, SharePoint, HP Universal CMDB, HP Service Manager

  • 08-03-2011 08:20 AM In reply to

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    I did a little web search - it looks as if VSTA may be available for all Office products, not just InfoPath - you're on 2007, and I'm not sure if the article I saw was just for 2010 - but it looks like you could in the install select .NET Programability support for all the different Office products. They you could use C# for Excel too, which would be quite cool.... again, I don't know for sure on this....

    Hilary Stoupa
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