Which language should I use?

[JAtkinson]

I just recently started programming with vb.net. Im very new to programming in general. Does each language (C++, C#, VB) specialize in certain types of applications? Almost everyone I talk to that uses VB.NET is building some sort of network/internet type applications. Im more interested in building programs that deal with processing mathimatical formulas, graphs, and so on. I really have no interest in Web applications. Which language is more suited to that? Does it make a difference? Thanks for the help.

Thanks,
James

[Memnoch1207]

In .NET, it doesn't make any difference.

[Jmacp]

Doesn't make much difference between say VB and C++. C++ is said to be more powerful but only when your programming things like 3D games or hardcore industry apps where every line of code has to be optimised to the max to save a few FPS in a game etc... VB is just like C++ with another layer before the API. Like you get API functions(statements of code) that will communicate with the hardware, well Basic communicates with the API. Take the statement Print in VB for example, this will be linked to a more complicated line of API code which then goes on to turn that into binary code and hence feed the CPU with 1's and 0's. The difference that that layer makes is negligable, again unless your doing some pretty serious coding. I would stick with VB, it will still be useful to learn even if you do decide to move over to C++ as you will learn about structuring your code, calling API functions, debugging and plenty more.

[JAtkinson]

Thank you very much....

One more question
Can you connect to a serial (COM) port through vb.net? It is needed for all applications Im planning or writing.

[crptcblade]

You'll get a better response in the VB.NET forum for .NET related questions.