Visual studio Help

AKP

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This is my first experience with VS.

I'm wanting to create a desktop application that stores data in two excel files.I'm confused about where to start. VS 2010 express has a lot of options to start which one should i choose?

Can anyone tell about the starting steps? I've very good knowledge in C/C++ and basic in java. Would I need to learn .net to work in vs
 

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
This is my first experience with VS.

I'm wanting to create a desktop application that stores data in two excel files.I'm confused about where to start. VS 2010 express has a lot of options to start which one should i choose?

Can anyone tell about the starting steps? I've very good knowledge in C/C++ and basic in java. Would I need to learn .net to work in vs

Visual Studio is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to create,debug,deploy projects in .NET...

you can use Visual Studio Express and start learning C# or VB.NET
only thing different will the syntax and language...
generally now a days C# is preferred for new projects over VB.NET
 

Hrishi

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It will become quite easy for you , once you learn .NET and C# .

BTW, here is the link for manipulating excel files using C# .NET.
LINK MSDN

MSDN is always the best source for .NET and C# programming.
 
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AKP

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Okay thanks for the help. I have good base in C/C++ and basic Java. How much time would it take for me to learn .net / C#?
I'll keep this thread alive in case of help.
 

Hrishi

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Learning time depends from person to person. However its always good to spend as much time as possible. And since you are pretty much aware with Java and C++ , so I think you will need to consider more on .NET pltform and libraries instead of C#.

Basic C# is quite easy compared to C or JAVA , however learning the usage alongwith .NET libraries will definitely take some time and practice.

Focus more on concepts like Threading, Delegates , Overloading, ADO.NET , File manipulation ,XML , etc as they help a lot in creating efficient codes and applications.


Since , I am also in the learning phase so I find these things pretty helpful . Hence , sharing them with you.
 
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