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VB/VB.NET

Last updated May 19, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is VB/VB.NET?

Visual Basic (VB) and VB.NET are event-driven programming languages developed by Microsoft. VB was initially designed to be easy to learn and use, emphasizing a graphical user interface (GUI) and Rapid Application Development (RAD). VB.NET is the successor to VB and is built on the .NET Framework. It offers object-oriented programming features, improved performance, and access to the extensive .NET library. Both are commonly used for developing Windows desktop applications, web applications (ASP.NET with VB.NET), and scripting tasks.

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What other technologies are related to VB/VB.NET?

VB/VB.NET Competitor Technologies

C# is a primary competitor to VB.NET, both being .NET languages from Microsoft. They offer similar capabilities for building Windows applications, web applications, and services within the .NET ecosystem. The choice often comes down to developer preference regarding syntax.

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Java

Java is a general-purpose programming language. While it does not directly compete with VB/VB.NET in the .NET ecosystem, it is a competitor for general application development. It has historically been used for a similar range of software projects, and therefore can be considered a competitor.

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VB/VB.NET Complementary Technologies

SQL

SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to manage and manipulate data in relational database management systems (RDBMS). VB/VB.NET applications frequently interact with databases, making SQL a complementary technology for data access and management.

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