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Converting .NET Framework VB.NET or Visual Basic 6.0 code to C#Links and Downloads
Most .NET developers have a definate preference for using either VB.NET or C#. However, there may be many occasions on when it is preferable (or indeed essential) to use either VB.NET or C#. Common scenarios include:
C# developers in particular are likely to come across a large number of legacy applications that need to be converted from Visual Basic 6.0 to C#, or find VB.NET code that needs to be converted to C#. While there are a number of websites available that will convert small amounts of VB.NET to C#, they are very time consuming to use when an entire application has to be converted. A much better solution is to use an automated tool to handle the entire conversion process. The VBConversions' VB.Net to C# converter will automate the process of converting entire applications to C# with the minimum of fuss. A unique selling point is that the tool will suggest changes that can be made to VB.NET code before it is converted to C#. This will greatly aid the conversion process and will lead to much better quality C# code being created by the conversion process. Converting VB.NET ASP.NET Web Applications to C# Web ApplicationsThe VBConversions' VB.Net to C# converter is also able to convert ASP.NET web applications written in VB.NET to their C# equivalents. Alas, there is no ASP to ASP.NET converter available, but you may find the ASP Documentation Tool useful for assessing what work would be involved in converting ASP to ASP.NET. Converting Visual Basic 6.0 (VB) Applications to C# .NETAlthough the VBConversions VB.Net to C# converter will not directly convert Visual Basic 6.0 applications to C#, it is possible to use a two stage process to convert them. The first stage involves using the Visual Basic 6.0 to VB.NET converter wizard that is built in to Visual Studio.NET (the VB.NET language parts of Visual Studio must be installed in order to use this). Once the application has been converted to VB.NET it is then possible to use the VB.Net to C# converter to convert the intermediate VB.NET application to .NET. This two stage process would save many hours compared to converting the application by hand, and is the easiest way of converting legacy Visual Basic 6.0 applications to their C# equivalents. Links and Downloads
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Author detailsBrett Burridge has worked as a web developer since 1997 and has developed web applications for a range of corporations, start up busiensses and educational establishments. Brett is presently employed as an Internet developer and technical writer through his own company, Winnersh Triangle Web Solutions Limited. The company produces a number of innovative products, including a range of software documentation tools, which include the ASP Documentation Tool™, the .NET Documentation Tool for VB.NET and C#, and the SQL Server Documentation Tool. Other products include The Website Utility, which functions as a website error checker, search engine optimizer and ASP/ASP.NET search engine builder application. As well as the ASPAlliance, Brett has written articles for Ariadne.ac.uk, ASPToday, the software documentation portal www.softwaredocumentation.info, and has contributed recipes to the ASP.NET Developer's Cookbook. links Outside web development, Brett is interested in travelling (here are my travel logs from New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo), digital photography (here's my photo gallery), tropical fishkeeping and collecting contemporary works of art by artists such as Doug Hyde. Contact Brett by emailing
Article history"Converting .NET Framework VB.NET or Visual Basic 6.0 code to C#" published on ASPAlliance.com on 14 November 2006, last revised 16 August 2006. ASP Kitchen: Classic ASP Articles: Converting .NET Framework VB.NET or Visual Basic 6.0 code to C# |
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