Subject Re: What Other Languages Use Syntax Similar to dBASE?... more please From Doug H. <private@private.com> Date Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:51:43 -0400 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started Ronnie, Thank you very much for your response on 4/22/2023 at 6:01 am. It was very helpful, and you hit the nail on the head when you wrote this: > The fact is that if you can code in one language, you can code in > another. It is simply a case of learning the differences in syntax. Yes! That was the point of my question. Learning the syntax *is* the hurdle. That's why I was looking for a language that uses dBASE-like syntax, without regard to what most people might use it for.   However, you made this comment which helped me understand something I had been missing. You said: > dBL is essentially a database application language, > but it is so good that you can use it as a general > purpose language as well. That's something I needed to hear. Since my only experience is with dBASE, I didn't realize that dBASE is somewhat unique in being useful as a general purpose language. Before reading your comment, I thought *every* language could be used as a general purpose language. So, your comment helped me understand that dBASE is different in that way. Thank you for that. I was also *very* intrigued by your comment about Python: > Pretty easy transition from dBL, well supported > and tons of documentation. An easy transition, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Very helpful. Thank you! - Doug H.