Re: From VB to C# - anyone know of a good book?

There are some slight but significant language differences and ways of
handling things in C# vs. VB.
But overall, if you know how to program, it's really a matter of learning
the Framework methods that make the difference.


On 2/9/07, Ben Joyce <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike.
>
> On 2/8/07, Mike Andrews <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Is there a particular reason why?
>
> Mainly to broaden my skillset; I'm comfortable with VB but I'd like to
> see if C# offers some better/different ways of doing things.  Also it
> would widen the choice of roles when looking for work and increase my
> earning potential.
>
> <snip>
>
> >  I believe the reason that the perception is that C# is "better" is that
> VB
> > is still viewed as a substandard way of accomplishing programming tasks
> and
> > that could not be further from the truth.  VB is just as viable a
> > programming solution for development as C#.
>
> Yes, this is a widespread myth and it's good to see VB being taken
> more seriously in it's .NET guise.
>
> > As far as a book for C#, these I would highly recommend; I own these and
> > they have been a tremendous help.  You must remember, however, that they
> may
> > be called "C#", but they're Framework books and the examples (for the
> most
> > part) will apply regardless of language.  These books do have a
> counterpart
> > for VB as well.
> >
> >
> > Pro ASP.NET 2.0 in C# 2005
> >  Matthew MacDonald and Mario Szpuszta
> >
> > C# 2005 and the .NET 2.0 Platform
> >  Andrew Troelsen
> >
> > Pro .NET 20.0 Windows Froms and Custom Controls in C#
> >  Matthew MacDonald
> >
> > Windows Form 2.0 Programming
> >  chris Sells and Michael Weinhardt
> >
> > Professional C# 2005
> >  (too many authors to name)
>
> Cheers Mike, and thanks to Peter for his reply too.
>
> > On 2/2/07, Ben Joyce <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > I've decided to start learning C# and also practice more OO
> > > programming.  Does anyone have any book recommendations?  I'm an
> > > experienced VB developer so I'm guessing beginner-level might be a
> > > waste, but perhaps I need to unlearn my VB ways to learn C# the
> > > correct way?
> > >
> > > I hope that makes sense!
> > >
> > > Any help appreciated.
> > >
> > > Ben
> > >
> > > ===================================
> > > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(r)  http://www.develop.com
> > >
> > > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at
> > > http://discuss.develop.com
> > >
> >
> > ===================================
> > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(r)  http://www.develop.com
> >
> > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at
> http://discuss.develop.com
> >
>
> ===================================
> This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(r)  http://www.develop.com
>
> View archives and manage your subscription(s) at
> http://discuss.develop.com
>

===================================
This list is hosted by DevelopMentor®  http://www.develop.com

View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com