   C#?
  Is C# good or is it just a C++ wannabe? I know some software developers require that you know it (i.e. Microsoft). So, would C# be good to learn or should I just stick with C++? Also, why was C# created in the first place?RapidArp 
  *smells flame bait*no one will agree. don''t bother to ask. I''m surprised this isn''t a flame fest ten seconds after posting... ;  I would rather learn c++ and java seperately than learn c#.   My HomepageSome shoot to kill, others shoot to mame. I say clear the chamber and let the lord decide. - Reno 911 ;  ??? You make it seem like C# has something to do with java.  Isn''t Sun one of Microsofts largest competitOrs? ;  I wouldn''t ever waste time learning a proprietary language. ;  C# is MS''s answer to Java, supposedly.Just learn Java and C++ seperately, don''t bother with it.   "Few creatures of the night have captured our imagination like vampires..." Godsmack: Vampires.(c) 2003 DigiAC - My solo company in progress. ;quote:Original post by jmg5  I wouldn''t ever waste time learning a proprietary language.   C# is not proprietary. It has been standardized and anyone is free to implement the standard (mono).C# is not in competition with C++. It is a higher level language that has features C++ can''t even dream of (automagic memory management, reflection, serialization, etc.) Unlike Java everything actually works and works very well (.NET port of Quake II is reported to loose only 15% of its original speed). This is great, considering what the 15% give in return. .NET is an excellent framework, IMO it''s the best thing that came out of Microsoft so far. I am not fanatical about technology, I tried the alternatives and my opinion is pretty objective. Once you learn C# and .NET you''ll cringe if you have to go back to C++ and you''ll vomit if you have to go back to java. 