c# winforms developer - Guidance

Question

i am a vb.net/c# winforms developer who has 4 years experience . Also worked in java Struts application for 2 years with hands on HTMLCSSJavascriptAjaxJquery. I am interested in making a full time career in dot net technologies for which i will have to change my current job. Asp.net Asp.net MVC  WPF and WCF are the available options out there and i have no experience in them. i am confused what to choose at this stage. Will WPF be a good transition for me since i have dot net winforms background ? Can i learn asp.net mvc faster as i have work experience in struts mvc ? I am comfortable with both windows and web application development . Please guide me making the right choice based on market value future scope of these technologies.

Mahesh Chand · Answer

Windows applications (WPF) is in good demand and will be here for a while. Not all business move to Web. If it is easier for you to migrate to WPF and get a job then go for it. To me WPF need job will probably hire you based on your Windows forms experience. Good luck!

Mahesh Chand · Answer

WCF is key these days. Most of the app need some kind of connectivity. Start with WCF and WPF. There is a lot to learn in these two.

Mahesh Chand · Answer

You're welcome. Good Luck!

Njn Bat · Answer

i have already ordered a book for wpf and will focus on it along with wcf. Thanks a lot mahesh :)

Njn Bat · Answer

Thank you very much mahesh . I really appreciate your valuable suggestion. i see a lot of openings in asp.net & asp.net mvc. However as u pointed out wpf is in demand and i hope i will be able to find a job in WPF at the earliest. Meanwhile can u help me with relevant technologies companies ask for WPF profile jobs  like for ex: WCFSSRS etc. Should i be focussing on learning the other technologies too or will WPF be enough for my job change.