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I know C# is exponentially gaining in popularity, but it's not yet offered at the college I'm attending. I'm currently taking an intro VB.Net class and I was thinking I'd take the advanced VB.Net class and the two or three Java courses. From what I've read about C# these are very similar languages, so I figured having these under my belt would make the transition to C# easier down the line. So what do you guys think? Is my line of thinking off base?

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I'd say yeah, go for it if you can afford too. Any programming class you take will add to your knowledge and resume. Of course, Java and C# are so close together when it comes to syntax, so it will be a big plus to know one or the other. As for VB.NET, I'm not sure but I think it would help you really get a baring on how the .NET framework works. I say go for it.

peace_of_mind

Well I can definitely afford to, as I have to have a certain number of programming classes in at least two languages anyways. I just thought those two would be a good basis to transition into C# afterwards. Plus VB.Net and Java are in pretty good demand in my area also.

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I have to agree that those 2 languages will help you with C# when you do start learning it. Java is quite close in syntax as C#, and VB.NET will defiantly help with getting to know the .NET framework.

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I agree. VB.Net will at least expose you to the .NET framework. Java and C# are like half-brothers. C++ would help also, if you could work that into your plan.

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peace_of_mind

The requirements are for either 5 or 6 classes. So with that, and considering electives I could use, I think I can fit all 3 in.

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DaWei

Another way to get familiar with the .NET framework is IronPython. Obviously, this doesn't get you C# syntax. Here's an example:

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Jimbo

I saw a page recently about IronScheme... :o

Java will probably be the most useful, though getting to know the .NET framework will be handy as well. And C# has some forms of syntax that are different from Java, so don't expect them to be exactly the same. Just very, very close... :p

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Arevos

I use the IronPython interpreter at work, as sometimes it's quicker to try out a snippet of .NET code to check if it works the way you think it does, rather than to try and work it out from the the class reference.

I notice you're using Powershell, DaWei. I'd be interested in what you thought of it - I tried it, but found it rather sluggish. But aside from it's speed, it seemed pretty neat

DaWei

I just downloaded it last week, Arevos, I've not used it enough to know.

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