are classes always needed in your programs

[steve_rm]

Hello

I have just started learning how write classes in vb.net. I never used classes when l used vb6. My question is, is it always important to write classes in your vb applications. I wrote classes when l programmed in C++, but not sure if it is essential to write classes in VB.Net.

Where can l find a good website that gives good lessons on writing and using classes in VB.Net

Many thanks in advance

Steve

[Memnoch1207]

No, not necessarily. Unless you are wanting to have some sort of specific functionality which isn't covered by VB.NET's built-in classes. It really depends on what you are wanting to create and work with.

[PT Exorcist]

i dont think you really use in c++ the class's power otherwise i think u'd never make such a question..maybe you should read again your oop book or maybe you just dont feel confortable i dont know..it just organizes everything up

[hellswraith]

You can not write a .Net application without a class from my understanding. The form is a class, the module is a class, everything is a class. Even if you don't see it, it is a class.

[PT Exorcist]

exactly, and if you create many classes you can get an seamless integration with the ms's framework what is very cool isntead of having 1000 functions that have no relationship between them

[VBCrazyCoder]

How do you get re-usability if you don't use classes? I ALWAYS use classes. Like previous posts, just about everything in .NET is a class (at least behind the sceens).

[Cander]

Yes, you need classes, EVERYTHING is a class in .NET. The forms are classes, modules are static/shared classes and classes are classes.