[AccessD] How to start .Netting

Hi

I started .net many years ago and still learning...that's I.T for you.
I moved to VB.net as this seemed the obvious choice...but I did suggest
at the time it was an opportunity to start afresh with C#...missed
opportunity.
I am now considering learning C# - I reckon Vb.net will be around for
quite a while yet.....5-10 years.  But what may happen sooner is that
more and
more sample code/blogs etc. etc.  will be in C#.  As I am 44 now, I
don't want to start learning C# in 5-10 years time say.  Learning .net ,
asp.net and the nuances of C# is a big ask - but like anything probably
worth it in the end.  (once you are proficient take a look as CSLA - I
use this framework and code generation for my Business Object classes,
and it's pretty neat - but one thing at a time)..

Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Andy Lacey
Sent: 17 October 2008 15:34
To: Dba
Subject: [AccessD] How to start .Netting

Ok I'm sorry, I'm sorry. This has no doubt been answered before on the
list
but I wonder if a consensus has been arived at. The question is, coming
from
Access how do I start learning .Net? Which are the best books, or other
resources? I don't even know the questions to ask really. Am I talking
about
VB.Net? I guess so. Will I need to also learn ASP.Net, ADO.Net, xyz.Net,
ramalamadingdong.Net or is VB.Net all I need? Anyone got a learning plan
for
me? How long is this going to take me (to be able to turn out a decent
app)?
What software do I need to buy (or will the free Express version get me
going?) So many questions, so little brain.

--
Andy Lacey
http://www.minstersystems.co.uk

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