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This semester I'm taking a Prog in VB course using V6. I was wondering what edition I should get. My teacher told me as long as it's V6 it didn't matter to the class, but I was wondering if any of you had some input. Also, I have no idea why we aren't using .net, our school has like, 3.8mil left over in funding. Why not give it to the tech department? God knows we need it, with shitty 7yo computers. But I digress. Any input would be helpful!

With all of these flame threads, I guess this got ignored? Oh well, please give me suggestions! I don't know what to buy!

I know how you feel, I used VB6.0 for 4 years in High school, and always wondered why we were stuck in the past, and the reason is simple: It's bloody easy to learn. Seriously, VB6.0 is one of the most stable, user-friendly programming languages out there, despite how old it is. If the time comes in the future that you wish to learn "a real language" like C++ or Java, the concepts from VB6.0 WILL be carried over, and will help A LOT in understanding future concepts such as Object-oriented Programming.

As to where to get a copy, I have absolutely no idea, perhaps your schooling institute could lend you their CD's for it?

Grr... basic .. must .. resist .. flaming.....

Anyways, I don't support Basic. Mainly because it really isn't applicable for accomplishing a serious project, compared to a much more moldable language such as Java (it can be done, but it's not necessarily the best way). Also, syntax and the like don't carry over at all, so it's much harder to move between languages if you learn with Basic.

But good luck! Can't help you out with your problem though.

It's essential that you understand the concepts behind the programming. Many trash visual basic (most of them just didn't bother to try something a bit larger) but it does allow you to learn how to program instead of keep bashing your head on the syntax.

Once you understand OO concepts and you can easily translate a problem into a program (without actually thinking in a certain language, by using psuedo code in your head or on paper) you can just as well use C++.

I started with VB6 some years ago, it's a very good basic to start with .

I always wanted to get into programming, there aren't any classes at my school though, at least not good ones from what I've heard. There's a C++ class but from what I can tell I do NOT want to begin there. Good luck though, programming seems to be an increasingly valuable skill to have.

nerodx wrote:I always wanted to get into programming, there aren't any classes at my school though, at least not good ones from what I've heard. There's a C++ class but from what I can tell I do NOT want to begin there. Good luck though, programming seems to be an increasingly valuable skill to have.

You should take the programming class you can! Even if it's not the best place to start from, if you start now, you'll be good sooner. If you wait for the "better" place to start, but only find it two years later, you've lost two years' worth of personal programming experience. You'd also get to meet like-minded people, and if you find a friend you could keep push each other to learn more.