I am in IT and want to switch from Sys Admin to dot net programming; which one would be good to learn in order to get my foot in the door? I've seen books on VB.net, C++.net, etc., and I would like advice on which is the best to learn first. Thanks in advance!
2007-08-07 06:43:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It looks like C# is the one; are you saying learn C# dot net, or just learn the C# language first, then the dot net version??
2007-08-07 09:15:25 · update #1
While other languages are supported, the .NET community has settled on C# for the main .NET language. Start with that.
EDIT:
You need to read the wikipedia page on C# and .NET . You'll learn that there are no special versions of C#. C# only exists on .NET because that is the only platform that implements the language.
2007-08-07 07:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by csanon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should learn C# if you would like to get into .NET because if you ever need to learn another language like JavaScript, C++, or Java you will be a lot closer in syntax by learning C# originally. Furthermore, C# is more forgiving and easier to extend than all the other three languages I just mentioned.
2007-08-07 15:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a choice, learn the .NET's from Microsoft. As you know, if you have kept up with Microsoft, you know that their Web Producing software will be a web based subscription service. It will readily use the .NET page programming. One of the things, if you are more into self-learning, self-taught, is to going to local computer supplier shows (like flee markets) and pick up those .NET packages you mentioned and start learning. The reason for the shows to buy them is:
1. You can make sure they are ligit, complete with COA. Usually no manuals with it, buy second source reference materials.
2. The packages are less expensive.
2007-08-07 13:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by dick_bee_bad 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My opinion is C#, it's the flagship .Net language and has some features not found in others (like unsafe code). VB.Net is more English-like so it might be easier to learn though.
2007-08-07 15:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could start by learning the basics of C# and then learn ASP.Net USING C#. You can learn them simultaneously or separate. Separately helped me.
2007-08-07 13:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by lambschnitzel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
C++/C# have been the most useful for me.
2007-08-07 13:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋