Best software for developing C#.net software

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Hi,

I am going to teach myself C#, because I found out after a little bit of research that this is the perfect language for developing both web- as Windows application (especcially when connected to each other).

What I would like to know is which programming environment is preferred. I know Microsoft offers a stripped down version of VisualStudio.net, called the Visual C#.net Standard edition. I am also aware of WebMatrix.

Which of both “platforms” is preferred for programming in C# with my purpose in mind?

Thanks,

Jacco

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I’d definately go with VS.NET. As far as debugging, code completetion, references, class browser, modeling tools, etc. It’s the way to go.

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if you are serious about development then you will ineveitably at some point want to use VS.NET. if you are just casual about it, using Web Matrix for web stuff and #develop for windows stuff will offer a relatively good free solution.

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Agreed about Visual Studio, but the stand-alone C# IDE I think is a steal for under a hundred bucks. Heck, get the “learning edition” and it even comes with a book.

WebMatrix, in my frequently less than popular opinion, allows you or encourages you to do things old school in more of a script fashion, and that’s one thing I don’t like about it. (A point that actually doesn’t hold much weight, as some of its best features were just tests to integrate into the next version of Visual Studio.)

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i have VS.NET Standard, works great it has everything i need.

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I completely agree with this and is one of the reasons I rarely advocate its usage.

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How much does VS.net Standard cost, couldn’t find a price with that description.

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Visual Studio costs many thousands of dollars; Visual C# costs $99.

:slight_smile:

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Yeah, I know, but archigamer mentioned VS.net standard and I couldn’t find it…

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Ah, okay… I’m not sure about the specific price. :slight_smile:

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I am getting very excited by the way for learning this new language! Is the SitePoint book a good one to start?

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I know you are talking about c# but here is a free VB tool:

Get a Free Not-For-Resale Copy of Visual Basic .NET 2003 Standard Edition from Microsoft. You’ll have to view and rate five short Movies. You really can’t go wrong when it is free :slight_smile:

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Great link!

By the way, could someone explain in short what the difference is between VB.net, C#.net and C++.net? What would be best suited for my purpose?

Thanks (you all are a really great help!!)

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They’re all languages, but have a different syntax.

C# and C++ are all based on C; Visual Basic is not. Visual Basic is often considered as a pseudo-language, if easier to use; C# and C++ are robust and scalable.

I personally won’t touch Visual Basic with a 10-foot poll, and do everything in C#, but I’m weird.

:slight_smile:

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Haha, that I must be weird too! Microsoft really got me exited about C#, especcially with my purpose in mind. It also seems it is quit a popular language for developers of ASP.net applications, and of course for the SitePoint book.

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Yep, C# is a rising star. :wink:

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It doesn’t really matter which language you use, but I really think C# is best for a lot of reasons (not the least of which is the employment opportunities where I live).

It’s interesting that WebMatrix has been a testing ground for a lot of the features in VS 2005. That “free” tool wasn’t out there just for the good of mankind.

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sorry i meant Visual C#.net costs 90 bucks, probably cheaper on amazon

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Aha, clear now! What kind of applications do you develop?

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asp.net apps, windows form apps, and .net web services.