C#

[johnjohn320]

Just what exactly is this? A bunch of people are saying it's the next C++, any thoughts/explanations?

 

[Deeko]

I don't know all that much about it, but from what I've heard, it's like a combination of C++ and VB.

 

[gittyup]

Have a look here.

The Microsoft solution to this problem is a language called C# (pronounced "C sharp&quot😉. C# is a modern, object-oriented language that enables programmers to quickly build a wide range of applications for the new Microsoft .NET platform, which provides tools and services that fully exploit both computing and communications.

 

[johnjohn320]

I hope it doesn't take over C/C++ like some people say it is. Otherwise, all the time I've spent learning C so far will be a waste.

 

[Nevyn522]

Remember: they said Java would be the death of C and C++...

I'm still programming primarily in C++, hrm...

I know MS is still improving it's C++ support. There is no possible way that MS is going to drop C and C++ development. Once C# gets settled, that's one thing -- if it's fast, I might use it. But for right now, C/C++ is the way to go a lot of the time (admittedly, I also know VB should be used sometimes...).

Considering MS is making sure .NET is accessible to C/C++, you should be fine.

I've looked only briefly at C#, but from what I've seen it has a lot in common with C++. As long as you think more than you program, you should be fine. 🙂

And I'm sure we'll see some "C# for C/C++ Programmers" coming soon. 🙂

Andrew

 

[element]

From what I've been hearing, the new .NET platform is harder on VB developers than it will be on C++ developers. Mostly because VB didn't have true OOP, error handling, garbage collection...etc. that C++ has. So C# (pronounced C sharp) shouldn't be to difficult to learn if you're proficient in C++. Visual Studio.NET is still in beta, it should be out later this year.