Since they both come with VS2005, why not just
try them both. They both have tools that the other
does not. If you're just getting started than VB is
probably for you, nor will the advanced C# tools
be needed right away. Get a good book! Also, it's
no coincidence that good coders are also good
researchers. Many other groups/websites/books
have answerd these questions related to .net. I would
start there and then you get to make your own
decision instead relying on our opinions. Best thing
to do is learn the .net framework and start coding.
As far as speed goes, I haven't played with VB.net
but I know how I would test it if I need to know.
"Bob"
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thanks for the replies.
does C# offer a way to do things that VB.net cannot do?
does C# offer a performance advantage?
i'm really not looking for specific syntax differences but more about
whether one offers functionality that the other does not.
i realize they both use the .net framework class lib but is there really any
advantage [in so far as what can be accomplished] to C# as opposed to
VB.net?
"Paul Richardson" wrote in message
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Although originally, they were the same, 2005 has made strides
to put them in their own place. VB.net 2005 is more like VB6,
i.e. "Edit and Continue" although available in both this was driven
by VB and only added to C# at the last minute.
Next time you're in "Borders" or such check out ".Net Components
2nd Edition" by Juval Lowy. He gives a great description of the
two languages and their many differences in 2005. Basically he
equates VB to the quick and dirty RAD environment of VB6, and
C# to the contemplative "Enterprise" language of C++. You know
they way they should be... 🙂
"Bob" wrote in message
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can someone please explain what [if any] advantages C# 2005 has over VB.NET
2005. I have read in several articles that there is not enough of a
difference between the two to necessarily consider one over the other
especially with the new 2005 versions.