Which of Visual Stduio .net languages should i choose ?

[Thor]

Hello !
I hv just collected a DVD with MS Visual Studio .net 2003 ed.
I hv knowledge of C++.
Also did basic few yr back
Could anyone here tell me which language should I go for in .net ?
VC++ /VB /VC# ?

Kindly let me know the reason of ur suggestion. I am absolute newbie .net.
Thnks

 

[FatBeing]

If you know C++, then you should be right at home with C#. Gets my seal of approval, at least.

There are, no doubt, a few modifications in terminology here and there, but those shouldn't pose any problems once you start learning.

 

[RCuber]

C# is the way to go. But having knowledge of VB.NET is also important. You must first understand that any .NET language uses the same .NET framework, the difference is just the syntax. this means the if you a program in VB.NET and C# both will be strickingly similar. I must tell you one more thing when you move to WEB programming (ASP.NET) you will be using either C# or VB.NET as the base language.that means you will be writing web applications using one of the .NET language.

And a happy news for you . you can download visual studio.NET 2005 express editions for free. yes you read it correctly 2005 express editions are made free by microsoft for anyone . I must warn you that there are a lot of difference in the features available in the 2005 edition than in 2003 edition.

you can download it form the microsoft site link

 

[Rollercoaster]

yes i have done C# too.. it is the way to go..
and if u r game(determined actually) then get the Pro C# from Wrox..
i know it is tough but it teaches u in a very organised way.. and with prog langs getting so versatile and gigantic if u dont learn it the right way u will be 'lost' my friend.

 

[Thor]

Ok. Seems C# and Basic is the way to go for .net . So what exactly is VC++.net used for ? I thought as I know C++ VC++.net wud hv been easier... I have Visual Basic in my 5th sem . so Shud i go 4 VB.net ? or VC#.net ?
Also will it help in Masters ?

 

[busyanuj]

choose vc++ only if you're sure of what you intend to achieve with it. wanna go into socket programming etc.?

anyways, c# shall be fine for ya.

or a combo of vb.NEt + asp.NET along with xml should help ya.

 

[Rollercoaster]

vc++ is the same old complex ugly looking programming language with additions(as if it were not complex enough)

c# is a new prog lang.. so it is much neater and organised and humane...

 

[nik_for_you]

I think C# is the best language in .net I suggest you to learn that one . many concept of that are taken from c++ and java so if you have some prior knowledge of those it would be easier for you to understand....