C#.Net or VisualBasic.Net

Could anyone give a brief reccomendation one way or another as to
which path to choose (C# or VB)?

I've studied Java to some depth and have experience programming ASP
with VBScript and Access, but may main priority is too improve my
employability in the UK. I've no experience of Visual
Studio/Interdev.

Following on from that, would anyone be able to give any advice on
whether to take Web App Dev or Windows App Dev first?

Thanks
Ivor

 

As far as which language is more marketable, just go to a UK based job
posting site and see how many hits you get for VB.NET vs. C#. There are also
firms like Gartnew who do trend analysis on the usage of various IT
products. As far as web applications development vs. windows, you only need
to focus on one track to get your certification. Which do you love doing
most? To be successful, your career must be exciting enough to get you out
of bed early every morning.

WKidd

 

Hi WKidd,

I think you meant "...you only need to focus on one track..." in reference
to VB vs. C# since both Windows and Web topics are required for the exams.
Also, it's possible to take exams in a mix of languages - the exam topics
are the same, it's only the code examples that differ between exams.

 

Thanks for that, the Gartner site is v interesting (however, most of
the reports were chargeable c.$95).
Useful all the same.
Ivor
Yes, Cindy, picked up your comment as well.

 

Visual Studio Magazine occasionally covers the topic of VB.NET vs. C#. They
have a large amount of non-subscription articles online:

http://www.ftponline.com/vsm/2003_11/magazine/departments/letters/default.as
px
http://www.ftponline.com/vsm/2003_07/magazine/departments/ednote/
http://www.ftponline.com/vsm/2003_06/magazine/features/salarysurvey/default_
pf.aspx

WKidd

 

Your experience with VB is non-OOP in nature, and your experience with
Java is very much OOP-oriented.

With this logic, C# might be a better fit for you since both VB.NET and
C# are heavy into OOP.

Eric

 

To be successful, your career must be exciting enough to get you out

.... and enable you to retire at fifty (or earlier).

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3

 

the exam topics

which is mad!

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3

 

but may main priority is too improve my

what business knowledge do you have? Companies that are worth their
salt would appreciate a good understand of their business sector in
preference to the coding tools a person has or has nor used.

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3