Help steer me from VB6 to C#

Question

I am a relative beginner programmer with the only OO experience being VB6. Due to expansions coming up within my place of employment I have the to get into C#. I know it is a big jump but if any one has any books that they could recommend as good stepping stones then it would be much appreciated. I am by no means a natural as have had a past employment of twenty years in the automotive trade. So yes everyday I am learning something new. Once again any suggestions will be much appreciated.

mat.nadrofsky · Answer

I'm also soon to be taking courses in the .NET environment and it's good to see there's some usefull literature out there. :)

hmoghazi · Answer

well really C# for absolute beginner is more than gr8 it contain alsoo graphic and game programming and is real easy u won't belive that  it helped me soo made soo many programes soon i'l make an easy game (isa) real the best i could hear about  alsoo it's not that big so u won't be boored ........

bjack · Answer

We also have a product (C-Sharpener For VB) which typically converts 99% of your VB .NET code and all other project related files to C#. You can download a FREE trial version at http://www.elegancetech.com/csvb.aspx Thanks Ben Jack

tb_anywhere · Answer

There is a tool which can convert vb and vb.net to c#. http://www.e-iceblue.com

pseudobill2004 · Answer

The free demo might do all you need in this case. Actually the best bet would be to find a VB6 to VB.NET wizard (I don't know if the Microsoft upgrade wizard does snippets) and then use the Instant C# demo.

vinnyvangogh · Answer

SO if I wanted to convert from VBA to C#. net this would be the best bet then?

pseudobill2004 · Answer

It converts VB.NET code but it will probably convert much of any snippet of VBA you try since a lot hasn't changed from VB6 to VB.NET. I've actually found it pretty useful even for some VB6 to C# conversion.

wara · Answer

BillyBob Hm interesting thing. Can this program convert VBA code?

pseudobill2004 · Answer

You may also want to download one of the better VB to C# converters such as Instant C# (www.instantcsharp.com). It's advertised as VB.NET to C# but it will convert a lot of VB6 code also.

rapsona · Answer

ooopppsss.... forgot to put down the name of the book http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=284 Available in the US in may and here in AUS in June Thanks to JPF(John)

rapsona · Answer

I thought you might be curious that this book is released in the US in May and I ordered a copy here in Aus for June Once again I thank you.

wara · Answer

pillsbury I'm reading C# and the .NET Platform second edition by Andrew Troelsen and it's an awesome book Examples in this book is too sad and OOP-principles written too short. This book is good intoduction into platform .net not a cource for ex-VB-programers

wara · Answer

I think if begin then begin from C# not VB.net despite IL-Code will be same :-). C# is more progressive.

rapsona · Answer

Thank you for that and I do agree that he would be my favourite author regarding programming as well...I guess from here it is a matter of coming to grips with the syntax which for me is a whole different ballgame compared to vb. I have browsed through the Epert One-on-One VB.net and perhaps this is good start re .net. Chow for now Al

john_farrellus · Answer

http://www.apress.com/book/bookDisplay.html?bID=284 That one is new might not be avaiable yet. I have the one in VB.NET but it's easilly translated into C#. Hands down he is my favorite author. The book really does not cover language syntax though you must know that first. His VB6 book was pretty much my bible back then too. John...

sacresp · Answer

Also remember The Great c-sharpcorner ;) http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/Tutorials.asp

Tanvir Huda · Answer

Heaps are there Professional C# from Wrox is a good one . But msdn is the best. http://msdn.mocrosoft.com/.net should help u more than anything else Good Luck

pillsbury · Answer

I'm reading C# and the .NET Platform second edition by Andrew Troelsen and it's an awesome book. I highly recommend it.