Visual Basic® .NET Unleashed

Defining the FileSort Demo

Console applications these days are typically simple utility applications. Dynamic link libraries and executables with interfaces are probably better candidates for more complicated applications, although no limitation is imposed by the language except for the absence of graphical interface controls. With the addition of multithreading, the complexity and variety of console applications is likely to increase rather than the opposite. However, in keeping with the utility theme, we will create a multithreaded sort utility application.

The sample application adds an additional twist you might find helpful. There is a lot of legacy data still in existence. Big corporations with demanding data needs are working with data ...