Getting Started with .NET Languages

Welcome! This guide introduces the three primary languages supported by the .NET platform: C#, F#, and VB.NET. Each section provides a quick hello‑world example and links to deeper resources.

C# (C Sharp)

C# is a modern, object‑oriented language designed for building a wide range of applications.

Hello World in C#

// HelloWorld.cs
using System;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Hello, .NET!");
    }
}

Compile and run:

dotnet new console -n HelloWorld
cd HelloWorld
dotnet run

Learn more: C# Basics

F# (Functional-first)

F# combines functional, imperative, and object‑oriented programming paradigms.

Hello World in F#

// HelloWorld.fs
printfn "Hello, .NET!"

Run the script:

dotnet fsi HelloWorld.fs

Learn more: F# Intro

VB.NET (Visual Basic)

VB.NET is a language with a long heritage, known for its easy‑to‑read syntax.

Hello World in VB.NET

' HelloWorld.vb
Module Program
    Sub Main()
        Console.WriteLine("Hello, .NET!")
    End Sub
End Module

Compile and run:

vbnc HelloWorld.vb
mono HelloWorld.exe

Learn more: VB.NET Intro