which would you prefer? pls. answer.

[basti42]

hello!
i know there's a lot of programmer masters out there
and you know guys i awe you that's why i have question
for ya!

which would you prefer?
a. VB6 (Sp6)
b. VB.NET
c. C#

please,explain why did you opted that programming language
because i want to know if i will leave VB6.

tnx.

[Comintern]

I can't say that I would prefer any one over the others. Coding is like having a conversation, the language that you are speaking isn't the point.

[RobDog888]

You use the best "tool" for the job.

Moved

[Billy Conner]

if you program as a hobby, like myself. i would suggest you learn VB first. there isnt much you need to learn before you start building simple applications, later you can convert to Visual C and since you will know a little about coding it should be easier learning the more difficult stuff that Visual C has to offer.. but if you want a job programming, i think there is more of a need for lower lvl languages rather than VB, but i could be wrong.

[basti42]

tnx
i only noticed in school they teach will how to program in vb
but in fields now a days they are not using VB6 when in comes to complex progams, such VB.NET or C# including the Power Builder

[pnish]

If you're just starting out in programming, I'd be inclined to go for one of the .NET languages and if you know some VB6, VB.Net is probably the way to go. It's basically whatever you're comfortable with and whether you can do the job with the chosen language. As RobDog says, 'use the best tool for the job', although this isn't always apparent when you're just starting out.

@RobDog
Please change your avatar, it's making me seasick...

[penagate]

I can't say that I would prefer any one over the others. Coding is like having a conversation, the language that you are speaking isn't the point.

You use the best "tool" for the job.

YES! Finally! The correct answer in the first two posts!

i want to know if i will leave VB6.

I used to wonder this too. Seems to be something about using VB6 that addles the brain and makes you feel locked into one language. The truth is every programmer should know as many languages as possible. As long as you understand programming and not just coding then you can apply the same principles in any language. Versatility is key, as is understanding the point and concept behind each language you know. Don't twist one language to do everything - pick the one that is appropriate for the particular task at hand.

[Hack]

Don't twist one language to do everything - pick the one that is appropriate for the particular task at hand.

A-flipping-Men my brother from another mother!

I am continually astounded at some of the questions asked in ClassicVb (especially those questions concerning how to build/manipulate web pages).

Although woefully outdated, VB is a good desktop/database development platform. As has already been pointed out...

You use the best "tool" for the job.

[Al42]

i only noticed in school they teach will how to program in vb
but in fields now a days they are not using VB6 when in comes to complex progams

I maintain dozens of "complex programs" written in VB6. As Rob said, you use the best language to solve the problem, and rewriting dozens of complex programs, just because Microsoft can't make much more profit out of VB6, isn't the best way to go. If these programs couldn't accomplish what was needed, because they needed things only available in .net, then .net would be the best language. But, in this case, VB6 is best.