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This used to be the case. It's not so anymore. Ref types in C# and stack allocations are two examples of things the C# compiler gives you access to that the VB compiler does not. Someone already made a thread on these forums complaining about this. They were trying to use a library written in C# for C# and VB.Net just wasn't having it. This is how it starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaggy Hiker
@Niya
Your development knowledge is fantastic, congratulations :)
How about joining us in a community dedicated to developing and improving the VB.NET language?
I'm sure you can contribute a lot to the dialect!
I leave the address for you and for anyone interested in participating directly in the development and improvement of a programming language and compiler (open source)
https://gitter.im/VB-NET/community?source=orgpage#
Featured Names:
Anthony D. Green
Cyrus Najmabadi
Paul M Cohen
Kathleen Dollard
Cory Smith
Mohammad Hamdy Ghanem
Karen Payne - Note: Hope she comes back to help someday :)
Gratitude
Ooo....that looks interesting. I'll be sure to check it out in detail when I get some time and see what you guys got going on there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cristianlt23
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Just briefly checked it out and saw a discussion on GoTo. I'd have love to get in on that. I would have had a lot to say there. This looks interesting. What is the goal of this anyway?
NiyaQuote:
Originally Posted by Niya
we're still new to open source development, but there's a lot of goodwill.
Cyrus Najmabadi, Cory Smith >> work more with the evolution of syntax trying to make it less verbose and more practical
Paul M Cohen >> works on a C# to VB.NET converter and also directly with Roslyn with ideas and improvements
Mohammad Hamdy Ghanem >> Works with modern Small Basic and web development with Vazor.
we need people with your vast knowledge, come talk to us, Cory Smith can explain everything to you much better
look here
https://github.com/CommunityVB/Main
:)
I appreciate the vote of confidence but language development is one of my weaker areas. There's a whole lot of science behind that like lexical analysis, abstract syntax trees, code generation, compiler optimization etc that I would need to learn. Historically my strongest domain has been raster graphics and TCP/IP networking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cristianlt23
However, I wouldn't mind sharing my thoughts on some of the things I've learned in all my experience programming on Windows and the different languages and paradigms I've come across during all this time. I can definitely share a lot of ideas there.
Aside from posting on these forums a lot these days, I do have quite a bit on my plate behind the scenes. When I get some of those things off my plate, I will definitely come around and see what you guys have going on. Note though, that while I 100% support your endeavors, it doesn't change my belief. I do have great respect for people actually willing to put in the work to back up their beliefs rather than complain and bash Microsoft so you guys definitely have my respect for that. I'll try to come through and see if I can contribute for you guys, even if it's just to pitch you guys a few ideas.
Mostly involving mermaids....heh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Niya
:thumb: :bigyello:Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaggy Hiker
@Niya
and in the ideas that the real treasure lies. :)Quote:
I can definitely share a lot of ideas there.
I fully respect your belief and congratulations for always evolving and seeking what is most modern in the world of development.Quote:
Note, however, that although I support your efforts 100%, it doesn't change my belief.
gratitude for the beautiful wordsQuote:
I have great respect for people who are really willing to work to support their beliefs rather than complain and criticize Microsoft, so you definitely have my respect for that.
It will be a great pleasure to have you and everyone here interested in working with open source projects for VB.NET :)Quote:
I'll try to get in touch and see if I can contribute to you, even if it's just to get some ideas.
Been getting up to speed with Rider for working with VB.NET then I will have more contributions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cristianlt23
this is definitely great news :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kareninstructor
Karen Payne you are and will always be very important to the entire VB ecosystem, your future contributions will always be highly anticipated
I was forgetting, congratulations on working with Rider, it's definitely a great tool.