newb question about .NET => differences?

[j0sh]

hi all.

 

just wanted to know, if there are any bigger differences between the old vb-versions and the new .NET version. could i say that .NET is simpy version 7 of visual basic, or is it something completely different? can i work with .NET with my old knowledge about vb4-6?

 

thx for answers.

 

j0sh

[quwiltw]

You could say it's both version 7 of VB and completely different. This question has been asked over and over and over again.

 

Did you read the FAQ at the top of this forum?

[divil]

It's best to assume it is nothing at all like any previous version of VB, and then to be pleasantly surprised on those rare occasions when it actually is :)

[Heiko]

Good one, divil :-)

 

Yes. It is the same language after all, but it is an entirely new concept. You will hardly be able to recycle *any* code, and you will have a hard time relying on your experience with vb6 only.

 

vb.net is (finally) a full grown object oriented language. If you are coming from classical procedural programming with the one or the other eventhandler or class here and there ... then there is a long road ahead.

[j0sh]

ok

 

ok thx, i'll read the faq.

but a short question before this: if i have only small experiences in vb4 and only wanna start learning a programming language, then vb .net is a good choice for me, or should i try something else, maybe try to find vb6?

 

j0sh

[Robby]

I recommend .NET 100%, there's VB, C#, ASP, J# and much more.

 

Once you're in you will simply love it. Take the time and learn it right. I would start with a book. http://www.xtremedotnettalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68986