Learning VB

The only programming languages I know are Java and C/C++, but I want to learn a few more, starting with vb and c#. should I go for vb first or c#? vb seems kind of noob-ish but a lot of people use it so it must be good right? anyway, I want to know if somebody can compare c++ and vb for me, and if somebody could find a primer for the syntax of vb, because the syntax and usage seems to be a lot different from what I understand.

well see......c++'s capabilites rape visual basic but visual basic is very nice if u want to make certain things and fast, and make them look good. and yes visual basic is noobish but once u do more advanced things then its you coding not the program

Originally Posted by guza44_44

well see......c++'s capabilites rape visual basic but visual basic is very nice if u want to make certain things and fast, and make them look good. and yes visual basic is noobish but once u do more advanced things then its you coding not the program

So, is VB.NET worth my time, or should I stick with c++ or try c#? I'm already to the point with c++ where I can just open up notepad and write some fairly intricate programs. Java is just too old-feeling for me now.

Originally Posted by t7ancients

So, is VB.NET worth my time, or should I stick with c++ or try c#? I'm already to the point with c++ where I can just open up notepad and write some fairly intricate programs. Java is just too old-feeling for me now.

yo C++ yo. Its better

Well, i think VB is easier because what i made so far i learned all by myself by about 3 tutorials.

Originally Posted by mnpeep

Well, i think VB is easier because what i made so far i learned all by myself by about 3 tutorials.

Yep, learn VB first, its easier, and then when you are pro in vb then go up to C#

Visual Basic is not easier in the grand scale, it just depends how you look at things, and how you think...Plus Visual Basic and C++ uses the same base language and has the same features in different codes...you can do anything in visual basic that you can do in C++ its just that due to the majority of C++ coders , C++ codes are more out there then the visual basic codes are..and FYI they have C++ to Visual Basic Converters. :P

Originally Posted by CoderNever

Visual Basic is not easier in the grand scale, it just depends how you look at things, and how you think...Plus Visual Basic and C++ uses the same base language and has the same features in different codes...you can do anything in visual basic that you can do in C++ its just that due to the majority of C++ coders , C++ codes are more out there then the visual basic codes are..and FYI they have C++ to Visual Basic Converters. :P

Alright kool, since I'm already used to the syntax of c and c++ I'll leave it for a bit and learn vb. I downloaded and installed express 2008, so how do i add things to the toolbox. do i do it via references or what? coder never, you seem to be fairly skilled with vb. mind pointing me in the right direction?

as in design? like a menustrip..or the visual basic toolbox..

Originally Posted by CoderNever

as in design? like a menustrip..or the visual basic toolbox..

the toolbox itself. my friend has a windows media player control in his and i wanted to learn how to find and add those controls. like a shockwave flash object.

1. > Start a Project.
2. > Right click anywhere in the toolbox.
3. > Select "Choose Items" (It might take awhile to load due to all the .dll's)
Note : Those are all the tools and items you can add, for media player go to Components.
5. > Search for windows media player
6. > Click the check next to it.
7. > Click Ok
8. > Be happy its now in your toolbox.

Originally Posted by CoderNever

1. > Start a Project.
2. > Right click anywhere in the toolbox.
3. > Select "Choose Items" (It might take awhile to load due to all the .dll's)
Note : Those are all the tools and items you can add, for media player go to Components.
5. > Search for windows media player
6. > Click the check next to it.
7. > Click Ok
8. > Be happy its now in your toolbox.

ah, thanks a million lol. I'm new to the IDE. if you wanna add me on AIM or MSN my msn is t7ancients@yahoo.com and my aim is t7tztok, you know, to maybe help me get used to vb and this IDE.