For the first time ever

Slacker007

I have been tasked to re-write an app in VB.Net I have never used VB.Net in my life. I created my first solution this morning and all I have to say is... :omg: :wtf: did I just get myself into.

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Nagy Vilmos

Breath and relax. Now turn to bossman and tell him vb.net and c# are the same hippy-shit and you'd prefer to use c#.

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leppie

Slacker007 wrote:

did I just get myself into.

Bye bye Christmas... bye bye sanity.

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NormDroid

Remember to throw bleach into your eyes afterwards.

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hairy_hats

If you've been "tasked" with anything I'd get out of there, fast.

Rage

What did you get punished for?

Slacker007

Nagy Vilmos wrote:

Now turn to bossman and tell him vb.net and c# are the same hippy-sh*t and you'd prefer to use c#.

I did. No go. I had/have no say in the matter this time. It is a high priority rewrite and I was not asked my opinion. I'm sure we have all been there a few thousand times. :sigh:

Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)

Slacker007

Rage wrote:

What did you get punished for?

my rugged good looks and my clean close shave. :) Actually, a suit decided the language. I just work here.

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"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)

NormDroid

:laugh:

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Lost User

Step 0: Write application in C# Step 1: Go Here[^] Step 3: chill.

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realJSOP

What was it written in originally?

".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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Slacker007

Borland C++ Builder (Builder version 5). Very old app.

Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)

Lost User

I think that's great - you will learn a new language just like that! My advice is never create a Module, use OOP the way you do in C#, don't use ANY Basic commands that only exist for historical reasons (don't even learn about them). I believe those of us who know both VB.NET and C# have the advantage... ;) Edit: Oh, and use Option Strict ON

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realJSOP

What is everything else in your shop written in (as far as .Net is concerned), and did your boss say WHY he wanted it in VB?

".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997

Slacker007

John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

What is everything else in your shop written in (as far as .Net is concerned), and did your boss say WHY he wanted it in VB?

Borland C++, C#, and the guy who wrote the app I am going to help rewrite, only codes now in VB.Net. He is a senior programmer/manager and my boss deferred preference to him.

Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)

Slacker007

Thanks for the advice and the reply. I am going to do my best to remain positive about this experience.

Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)

NormDroid

AnnieMacD wrote:

Edit: Oh, and use Option Strict ON

And add On Error Resume :laugh:

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Alberto Bar Noy

From C++ to VB.NET ... He is getting ready for retirement?

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Slacker007

Alberto Bar-Noy wrote:

He is getting ready for retirement?

Funny you mention that. He has been with the company for 27 years. :)

Just along for the ride. "the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)

Alberto Bar Noy

Slacker007 wrote:

I am going to do my best to remain positive about this experience.

I think that train is lost already :laugh:

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