VB.NET

VB.NET is a first-class citizen on .NET, sharing the same runtime/libraries as C#. While C# gets new syntax first, VB.NET remains supported in .NET 8+.

When to Use

• Enterprise .NET Business Applications: Maintaining and modernizing established line-of-business applications on .NET 8 / 9.
• Office Automation & Desktop Systems: WPF, Windows Forms, and VSTO enterprise solutions.
• Rapid Database Scripting & Reporting: Utilizing LINQ to SQL, Entity Framework Core, and typed DataSets in enterprise IT environments.
• Financial & Insurance Calculation Engines: Leveraging clear English-like syntax for complex business rule implementation.

Quick Start

Module Program
    Sub Main()
        Dim numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
        Dim evens = From n In numbers Where n Mod 2 = 0 Select n