August 2012
Beginner
900 pages
27h 1m
English
CHAPTER 2
![]()
The C# Language
Before you can create an ASP.NET application, you need to choose a .NET language in which to program it. Both VB and C# are powerful, modern languages, and you won’t go wrong using either of them to code your web pages. Often the choice is simply a matter of personal preference or your work environment. For example, if you’ve already programmed in a language that uses C-like syntax (for example, Java), you’ll probably be most comfortable with C#. Or if you’ve spent a few hours writing Microsoft Excel macros in VBA, you might prefer the natural style of Visual Basic. Many developers become fluent in both.
This chapter ...
Read now
Unlock full access