Based on your requirements all programming languages seem fine here. Choose the one you like. Examples are java, C##, Visual Basic (surely), php, Excel.
Kees
I want to set up a program to calculate formulas and setup for a small manufacturing company. It would calculate a formula and weights based on about 12 input fields and the choose the correct equipment and some other outputs to complete a manufacturing order.
I'm having an issue finding a good program that can do reasonably basic math functions. I could have done this in lotus in the old days but I need something that is more written rules oriented that can pull from tables.
Visual Basic as I see it is overly cumbersome and just a glorified MS Access that doesn't like to do any thing but simple math.
Suggestions on programs that are easier to deal with?
I don't mind writing code, but don't want to spend years becoming an expert or hire an outside person as the updates would be frequent and the business is small.
I'm looking for functionality. I don't care about colors and blinking etc...

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