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Software => Computer programming => Topic started by: Zach7 on August 13, 2006, 11:51:20 PM

Title: Visual Basic or C#?
Post by: Zach7 on August 13, 2006, 11:51:20 PM

Ive been learning about C++, but I would like to start with an easier language. Im going to be a freshmen this year, and Ill be in a java class, as its the only language tought in the school. But on top of that, in my spare time, I would like to learn either C# or Visual Basic. Based on what people have told me, they both are great languages to build applications and are good for beginner languages. Much more so than C++ anyway. So I would like to know which language is a more powerfull language. Also, even though I'm not very good with any language, I would like to have a career in programming in the future. Which brings me to one more question. Is C# or Visual Basic looked upon as being better when trying to get a job in the programming field? Thats the best way I could word that last question, but I hope you understand what I mean.

Might it be smart to go with C# anyway as it will make it much easier to transitition from C# to C++ being that their syntax is more similar, then Visual Basic and C++? And because Im already quit comfortable with the C++ syntax?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Visual Basic or C#?
Post by: Rob Pomeroy on August 14, 2006, 04:32:57 AM

If you wish to use a simpler language, go for Visual Basic.  If you wish to go for a more useful, "future-proof" language, C# is the best bet.

But once you have learnt a few mainstream programming languages, swapping between languages isn't so difficult.

Title: Re: Visual Basic or C#?
Post by: Zach7 on August 14, 2006, 10:57:45 AM

Thankyou. :) Im going to learn C#.

Title: Re: Visual Basic or C#?
Post by: Rob Pomeroy on August 14, 2006, 12:22:09 PM

Probably a good choice.  :)

Title: Re: Visual Basic or C#?
Post by: ghostdog74 on August 14, 2006, 05:52:43 PM

Probably should learn some Python too in your free time. You won't regret it.