Vb.net Wow!

[phickman7872]

Sorry, this may be out of place here in this particular forum.

I just wanted to say a couple of things.

First, I am a long time BASIC (from GW-BASIC) and VB (from 4.0) user. I have always followed the new versions as they come about. I recently downloaded and installed the VB.NET 2005 Express Edition (so I could upgrade my skills) and I must say WOW! This version makes me proud to be a VB programmer again (I was getting bored with VB6 and seriously considering moving to C++ . But, with this new version, I want to remain loyal to VB!

Second, I wanted to basically introduce myself into the forum and say that I hope to develop a great relationship with all of the excellent, highly intelligent people on the forum. I just wanted to know your opinions on the OO methods of VB.NET, I personally think they're great! It's about time!

Warmest Regards,

Phil

[dglienna]

Welcome to the forums!

I was expecting a rant against VB.Net. I guess I should really install Net 2005 and compare it to 2003, which I, among others, didn't like very much. I used VB4, but didn't find too much in common with VB6. A lot of things were different. I had worked with basic through different computers for a long time.

We'll see what you have to say after you've written a few apps...

[phickman7872]

Thanks dglienna!

I don't know anything about .NET 2003 (the company I work for is stubborn and will not upgrade from VB6 even though I read somewhere that MSFT will no longer support it within a few more years.) I have written a few applications for personal use, and I am currently writing an application for a Law firm using it (this I do in my spare time away from my current job as an Embedded Systems Engineer.) I love programming so much that if it wasn't for that pesky thing called sleep, I'd do it 24/7/365!

I loved VB6 when it first came out, a major improvment over 4 and a minor improvement over 5. However, I have used Java for a while and was really happy to see the OOD and OOP capabilities in VB.NET. Something previous versions were missing. I have been watching Channel 9, especially interviews with Amanda Siler (she is very smart) and have been getting excited about the new VB9 coming out ??? MSFT is really pushing their flagship product to the ultimate development experience.

I cannot wait to see what the next 10 years bring for VB!

[jmcilhinney]

I hope to develop a great relationship with all of the excellent, highly intelligent people on the forum.

Don't limit yourself. Get to know us stupid b*stards as well.

[Edneeis]

Yes I didn't even know we had 'highly intelligent people' on this forum.

[phickman7872]

Don't limit yourself. Get to know us stupid b*stards as well

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lol...I have the personal opinion that anybody that takes the time to learn a programming language, beginner to advanced, is highly intelligent! I hope to get well acquainted with everyone, no matter what the level of experience. After all, we can always learn new things from anybody. Isn't that what's it's all about?

Cheers everyone!

[PlaGuE]

Oh and us noobs...

[gigemboy]

lol...I have the personal opinion that anybody that takes the time to learn a programming language, beginner to advanced, is highly intelligent!

Wish my mother would agree.... *kiddin* Im a smarta**, not a dumba**, or at least I would like to think so

[JuggaloBrotha]

i'm a newb and i'll admit it

[kidz14]

well everybody at one point is a noob so don't put urself down and learn and for those smart ass ppl sharing is caring

[Shaggy Hiker]

Before we wander off into Chit-Chat, let me just say that the OO features of .NET are a major plus in my opinion. The one feature that has been left out is run-time polymorphism. In general, this is a convenience, but is not essential, but there are times when it is a REALLY nice convenience, and currently you don't have it.

You DO get RTTI, but I have read articles where people argued eloquently that you don't EVER need it. Without polymorphism, I don't see much value to it, either.

[Pino]

Ok moved to general developer forum, just a reminder to keep chit-chat to a minimal.

Thanks ladies and gents