How to learn C# ?

I know C++ already. I ve heard of this language called C# developed by Microsoft. And i need to learn it.





please tell me for what purposes C# is used?


Whats the relationship between C# and Visual Studio.NET ?

How to learn C# ?
The best way to learn is to try the language out. It uses the C language syntax. Though, it is a .Net based language. You can download a free light weight version of C# called Visual C# Express from Microsoft directly (see below link). C# is simple but the Dot net framework is pretty huge. If you've been using Visual Dev Studio for C++ then the transition is pretty straight forward. Once you download C# you should be able to write Hello World in about five minutes.


It easy to create GUI's and gives you access to develop under the .Net environment. It runs in a virtual machine so it runs slower if you're doing intense calculations or image processing.


I've been programming in C# for about one and a half years. I programmed in C++/C for the last fifteen years.
Reply:I was quite the C++ veteran when I took on C#, and all I did to learn it was use visual studio and C#, and checkout MSDN for help (I did have knowledge of the .Net framework too, from using VB.Net). If you know C++, C# will be a breeze as the syntax is very similar, plus it has advantages like lower compilation times, and it removes the requirement to forward-declare class. The only learning curve is the .Net framework. If you are familiar with Java, then you will notice that the .Net framework class libraries contain many similar types of namespaces and objects that Java does.





C# is primarily used to design windows applications, but it can be used for Asp.net as well. It's a Rapid Application Development language designed to allow you to quickly make quality windows applications. C# is hosted by Visual Studio, meaning it is one of the languages that Visual Studio can work with. Other languages include C++ and VB.Net.
Reply:C# is a part of visualstudio.net. you can learn c# using MSDN or you can buy a book the complete reference by herb schildt is also good.it is similar and advanced than C++.