A good book on .Net Framework? language?

[bacon333]

I'm starting to research some information on the whole .net framework. I'm still debating about which language to use. Are there any advantages of some languages over others in the .net world? Also, which books on .net were helpful to you?

 

[WannaFly]

I cant recommend a book, but msdn has a *TON* of information http://msdn.microsoft.com
Each of the .net languages have their positives and their negatives. Managed or unmanaged is the common debate. It all depends on what you want to use it for really.

 

[MrChad]

.NET languages are pretty much interchangeable. C# has emerged as the language of choice, but you won't lose any features or functionality by going with VB.NET or managed C++ instead.

 

[oog]

I would probably learn C# to start. I just never liked VB syntax. I think knowing C# will make it more likely that you'll feel comfortable in a number of other languages as well. I couldn't say that same about VB.NET.

 

[bacon333]

thanks guys. i'm going the c# direction. if anyone wants a good basic tutorial check out:
link

 

[AmigaMan]

I actually found a cheap C# book at a Barnes and Noble store just yesterday. It was in the clearance section for $9.95. It's based on the 1.0 framework so it's a little old, but for $10 it's not bad.

 

[Aso]

IF you want an excellent book on the framework itselft get this one http://www.bookpool.com/.x/aff2z9jm78/sm/0735614229