.NET VB.NET Documentation

Getting Started with VB.NET

Learn the fundamentals and set up your development environment. From your first 'Hello, World!' to understanding the core concepts, this section guides you through the initial steps.

• Installation Guide
• Your First VB.NET Program
• Understanding Basic Syntax

Core Language Features

Dive deep into the features that make VB.NET a productive and powerful language. Understand variables, data types, control flow, and object-oriented programming.

• Variables and Data Types
• Control Flow Statements
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Exception Handling

Working with the .NET Framework / .NET Core

Discover how to leverage the vast libraries and APIs provided by the .NET ecosystem. Build web applications, desktop apps, and more.

• Introduction to .NET
• Building Web Applications (ASP.NET)
• Creating Desktop Applications (WinForms, WPF)
• Data Access with ADO.NET and EF Core

Advanced Topics

Explore more complex and specialized areas of VB.NET development, including asynchronous programming, multithreading, and interoperability.

• Asynchronous Programming
• Multithreading and Concurrency
• Reflection and Metaprogramming
• Interoperability (COM, P/Invoke)

Code Examples and Snippets

See practical examples of VB.NET code in action. These snippets illustrate common tasks and patterns.

Example: Reading a file:

Imports System.IO

Module FileReader
    Sub Main()
        Dim filePath As String = "C:\temp\my_file.txt"
        If File.Exists(filePath) Then
            Dim fileContent As String = File.ReadAllText(filePath)
            Console.WriteLine("File Content:")
            Console.WriteLine(fileContent)
        Else
            Console.WriteLine($"File not found at {filePath}")
        End If
    End Sub
End Module

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Resources and Community

Connect with other VB.NET developers, find helpful tools, and stay updated with the latest news.

• VB.NET Forums
• Official Microsoft Learn
• Articles and Tutorials
• Upcoming Events