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[VisualCode]

Hello, VisualCode here,

I am new to the forums and new to programming. I started with visual basic 3 days ago and I have made a few simple applications. I'm hoping I am able to improve my skills by getting guidance and support from this forum. If you are good in vb and are willing to teach a beginner your skills, please inbox me. I'll be more than appreciative to your help.

My goal is to learn C#, C++, Php & Vb6. Hopefully master these few languages. Right now i am focusing on Vb, could anyone try to help me get a basic understanding of what Vb is and what are essential codes I should memorise?

Help will be really greatly appreciated. =) To contact me you can either inbox me on the forums or you can add my MSN @ r-ubikscube@hotmail.com

Thanks a lot guys,
- VisualCode

[WingedPanther]

Welcome aboard!

Out of curiosity, why on earth do you want to learn VB6? That is a VERY outdated/unstable language. VB.NET would make a lot more sense.

[VisualCode]

Hey Hello! =)

Well, I heard its the easiest and honestly, I really am totally new. Im learning this as a "hobby" and not for work but I am taking this seriously. Instead of Vb6, what language would you reccommend I start with? VB.NET? (I dont mind starting with C but I heard its harder). Thanks for telling me that Vb6 is outdated. I don't really know much about computer languages. If you could give me one that is good for a starter, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
-VisualCode

[WingedPanther]

VB.NET or C# would probably both be good, if you want to do Windows programming. They're basically the same, but with different syntax.

[VisualCode]

Yup I wanna do Windows programming. Thanks a lot =) I will try C#. By the way, what is C++ Mainly used for?

[Alexander]

Welcome to our forums!

VisualCode said:

Yup I wanna do Windows programming. Thanks a lot =) I will try C#. By the way, what is C++ Mainly used for?

C is older and lacks classes (think object oriented) support, C++ adds that and as well a fair sized standard library containing useful classes (STL). It is cross platform unlike C# and can be a bit harder to learn.

C# is an object oriented language as well and includes many Windows libraries to make GUI and networking easier.

[VisualCode]

Do you have any nice guide to reccommend for me? I know nothing about C# and I wanna learn it. Books or guides will be of great help.

[Alexander]

A crash course tutorial can be found here (navigation is on the right column)
Tutorial start - C# Tutorial

And on Amazon.com "C#: A Beginners Guide" appears to be a great book for learning.

Hope this helps!

[WingedPanther]

C++ doesn't have default GUI support, but C# does. Microsoft does provide a number of GUI libraries for C++, and there are many others available.

[VisualCode]

Thanks Alexander & WingedPanther! :DD

[vhinzeg]

welcome to the forum fellow programmer

[LuthfiHakim]

Welcome aboard VisualCode!