If you want to work as VB.Net programmer, would you choose to be focused on Web or Windows applications? why?

Question

Hi,
I am starting with VB.Net and I am not sure if make more sense to study and get experience programming Web apps or Windows apps.
Something tells me that maybe Web apps has more future or more open to job opportunities than Windows apps but I do not know and would be great to see an advice from an experienced programmer.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Of course Web applications are the future, but there's only so much you can do with them, so it depends on the requirements; if there's a web or win/app needed. The advantage on web based applications, esp ASP2.0 is: that it is easy to deploy and runs on any platform and the clients don't need a lot of resources. So for example, Web Apps are useful for reporting and showing query results but once you wanna communicate with external devices like a scanner, a weight or machines, Web Apps can't do that. So you would need a Windows Application, which are much mmor epowerful as web applications. So it's always good to know them both well. BTW I would rather choose C# than VB for obvious reasons.
Hope this helped.

Answer 2

While having a firm grasp in both arenas is extremely beneficial, you'll probably find that work as a web programmer will be a lot easier to come by.

Users now want the flexibility to access hosted applications from anywhere and on a variety of devices, instead of relying on a single device and accompanying software.

Focus on web apps but learn the basics in software programming.

Answer 3

The entire field of programming is so hot right now that you won't have any problem finding work for the foreseeable future if you choose either path. Personally, though, I would go with web applications programming. Learn about XML, JavaScript, and AJAX. One of the main advantages in programming for web applications is that it is a dynamic and quickly changing field. When a product is finished, it doesn't need to be "published", it is just rolled out on the internet. And let's face it, the future of computing exists on the network. Additionally, the open standards that the web encourages are much easier to get into and learn about.

Answer 4

If possible, get a good foundation in both rather than selecting at this time. If you are set on using VB.Net though, you might find more opportunities for the desktop over web based languages like C#.NET, ASP.NET, or Java. It sounds like you are just getting started so the language choice isn't as important as learning the concepts of good software development that can be applied in any language.

Answer 5

I starting a one year course to become a webprogrammer and vb.net develloper (along with some other platforms) and they informed my that devolloping for windows apps pays much more than for the web.

Answer 6

If you want an open future, become a web programmer. Most companies today have a website. Also, many common desktop applications are migrating to the internet.

Answer 7

So far Windows is strongest. Go for .net certification with MS with VB or C#. I'd put in some Web apps because they'll give more scope to your carreer.

All the best.

Answer 8

In some cases, the program needs to be opened in a new window. However, Firefox/IE/etc has inserted active X, Cocoa, etc embedded features so after you have installed that program, it'll work okay.