Windows based software.

shantylata597 · 22 Jun 2013

Hi -

we are a small php programming firm and are wondering how softwares for windows are done?? i mean we have a online php software which user's can install on their website... kind of a plugin for wordpress and we are trying to do a small windows utility that would connect to the website and fetch data.

Any tips on where/how to get started?? i really have no idea what language these are done in and how these are build up?

thanks

vemyr · 12 Jul 2013

Hi Shanty,

PHP isn't limited to web use, you can install PHP on your local computer and run scripts. There are even GUI bindings. I wouldn't suggest using PHP for a distributed application for regular users though.

Choosing the right language and framework will depend entirely on the project, target market and your existing skill set.

CylonRaider · 12 Jul 2013

But in ALL cases ensure your graphics use OpenGL

vemyr · 13 Jul 2013

CylonRaider said:
But in ALL cases ensure your graphics use OpenGL

I don't see how this is relevant, if he specified a graphically intense application which in the future would require porting to multiple platforms, then sure. But he specifically mentioned Windows...

CylonRaider · 13 Jul 2013

Always Future proof.

A tanner spent now saves ten bob later

mattylad · 13 Jul 2013

Learn python and write it.

AlanE · 13 Jul 2013

Strange request from original poster really. Says small software company but another of their posts was about building a server with 20GB hard drive!!

ban-all-sheds · 14 Jul 2013

Well that's certainly small.