Re: VB or C?

mark wrote:
I made the transition from (Borland) C++ to VB.NET around 2004. I have been happy with the choice. I find I can focus more on the problem and less on being "tidy" with VB.

But, I fear that many don't take VB.NET seriously, particularly in scientific programming. They ask; "What do you code in?" and you say; "VB.NET." Conversation over.

I also fear that the technological tide may turn away from VB back towards C - sending VB the way of the Sony betamax, Mac, and Dodo.

What are the facts? What are the advantages of C in terms of stability, flexibility, and overall power? What about the long term trend? What is the apparent emerging language today.

I kinow everyone is busy. I don't mean to waste anyone's time. I ask because I am at a crossroads, embarking on a huge task. I want to be using the most vital language. What better place to ask?

(I assume you mean C# not C)

If job adds is a good indicator of language usage then
C# usage outnumber VB.NET usage 3:1.

It is also my impression that it is much more common to
teach C# than VB.NET at very educations.

But there are still a lot of VB.NET code out
there now and will be too in the future.

I would not consider using VB.NET a risk for the project
long term.

Arne
.

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