VB or C#: Which to Choose (VS 2005 Edition)

In the Visual Studio 2005 “Whidbey” edition eBook by best-selling author Dan Appleman,
you find an in-depth comparison of the two languages. In a feature-by-feature, head-to-head contest, Dan pulls no punches
in calling the winner in each case. A technical comparison is only the beginning. With a keen eye
for the business issues involved in language choice, the author focuses on the economic issues involved in this decision, considering costs
of initial development, retraining and long-term support. [ Available in PDF Format for $10 / Download ]

In the final part of this eBook, Dan offers solid strategies for four different groups of readers: current Visual Basic 6 programmers, current
C++ or Java programmers, managers of Visual Basic development teams, and managers of C++/Java development teams.

By considering not only the technical
and economic issues, but also the social and psychological issues, Dan provides the kind of practical real-world information that is almost
impossible to find in an industry dominated by conflicting interests and marketing hype. This sequel to the best-selling VS2003 edition also discusses the evolution of both VB .NET and C#, with coverage of the latest language features. The Visual Studio 2003 edition of this eBook is also available.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• It’s All About the FrameworkLet the Comparison Begin
• Tied for VS 2005
• Beyond Syntax
• Summary of Results
• Which language should you choose?
• Conclusion