Newbie to VB.NET

[MSN]

Hi!

I am new to Visual Basic.NET and am excited to learn the program!

Any advice for a new programmer? What to look out for?

Thanks in advance!

MSN

 

[Iceplug]

This is your first programming language?

As long as you approach it with an open mind, you should have fun. Good luck! We will help you with your problems here... so, you dont have anything to worry about.

 

[Robby]

I would seriously consider reading a book to get started .... http://www.wrox.com/books/1861007612.htm

 

[Divil]

My advice is the same as Robbys, read a good book. If this is your first programming language, read _lots_ of good books, and make good use of your help files.

 

[MSN]

So far, the Winter Quarter had already started for VB.Net & the textbook is VB.NET by Diane Zak. We just finished our first program (which was easy) and am currently working on the second one! I am glad I found this forum!

Thanks for the advice!

MSN

 

[VisualDeveloper]

As you are a new programmer, you can continue working with VB.NET, but I would highly recommend that you read the book Complete Idiots Guide to a Career in Computer Programming
by Jesse Liberty

Good luck,
Shuaib

 

[MSN]

Thanks for all the input. In the past, I have learned C++, UNIX, & Web development.

Since a lot of you are professionals, and I am new to Visual Basic.NET, I wanted various input on what to look out for in this program!

Anyways, Thanks again!


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[Nerseus]

Since you didnt list VB as a previous language but you did mention C++, UNIX and Web Development (javascript on client?) Id suggestion checking out C# since the syntax is closer to what youre used to or maybe J# (though C# seems to be MSs new front-line language).

There are probably only slightly more resources on C# than VB.NET so finding help wont be a problem regardless of which language you choose.

-ner