Vb 2008 learning help ?

since i am using computer from 5 to 6 years.i have good command over computers internet etc. now i want to start to learn programming from basic to advance. i dont have any knowledge of language fundamentals. i have seen VB 2008 i have designed some basic interfaces in it. but later i came to know that i must have good concept of OOPS or C or c++. few told me you cant learn VB2008 without learning vb 6 or Vb .net 2003. if i will start learning that it will take 6 or more months and than VB2008. its not look great for me. i dont want develop hardcore giant and multinetwork applications. i am planning to develop midrange of applications relating to inventory accounts etc. my question is


it is possible to learn directly VB 2008 or i have to learn vb 6 and more. i always wonder how can u lern writing lots of codes betwen the lines. guide me in this more suggetions also.

Vb 2008 learning help ?
VB 2008 would be a great starting place. VB6 is not, 2008 is more tuned towards object oriented programming. You can dive right into this stuff, I did. You'll find that if you learn 2008, you'll be able to understand most of VB6, and possibly some of C and C++. The underlying philosophy of most computer languages are the same, so pick one that's pretty easy (VB is a great choice) and that is going to be a valuable skill for your future.
Reply:You can start learning it directly without the need of learning 6.0 and other versions. Take my example, i'm a vb 2005 hobbyist who didnt start from 6.0 or 2003.The best way to learn vb2008 is the video tutorials from the microsoft site from where you download vb. It's 100% beginner friendly. I truly recommend it.

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