Can I learn the .Net Tech myself.

[abdul waheed]

Dear Sirs,

I am a student of Computer Science having basic knowledge
of programming languages such like, C++, Cobol, Java,
Foxpro, etc.
Can I jump to learn the VB.NET or .NET technology from
this stage.
I mean is it not necessary for me to learn VB6 before to
get learning the VB.NET.

Hoping for detailed reply.

Abdul Waheed

 

[EricJ]

yes you can, i even think it will be easyer for you (given your background
in OO languages)
VB6 dousn't have OO (you would be learning a new language that uses
different structures)
VB.NET has OO, a way of doing things that should be familiar for you
(thing.method(parameter))
you will have to learn the new syntax but the overall principles remain the
same.

my 2 c

eric

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

I am a student of Computer Science having basic knowledge
of programming languages such like, C++, Cobol, Java,
Foxpro, etc.
Can I jump to learn the VB.NET or .NET technology from
this stage.
I mean is it not necessary for me to learn VB6 before to
get learning the VB.NET.

VB6 is not necessary.

 

[Armin Zingler]

Dear Sirs,

I am a student of Computer Science having basic knowledge
of programming languages such like, C++, Cobol, Java,
Foxpro, etc.
Can I jump to learn the VB.NET or .NET technology from
this stage.
I mean is it not necessary for me to learn VB6 before to
get learning the VB.NET.

Hoping for detailed reply.

It is not detailled, but IMO it is better _not_ to learn VB6 _before_,
because VB6 and VB.NET are very different.

 

[One Handed Man]

Having said that, it depends why you want to learn VB*. I have found so far
that far more jobs exist on the market for VB classic than VB.NET. The
industry has been slow to adopt .NET. Having said that the move is
underway.

If your reasons are not for immediate employment, then I would agree with
Herfried.

Regards - OHM

VB6 is not necessary.

Best Regards - OHMBest Regards - OHM (e-mail address removed)

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

Having said that, it depends why you want to learn VB*. I have found so far
that far more jobs exist on the market for VB classic than VB.NET. The
industry has been slow to adopt .NET. Having said that the move is
underway.

Mhm... I was talking about _learning_ the VB.NET language, not
employment.