ReLLiK75 0 #1 November 12, 2003 I currently work for a company that is strictly Java based. We rely heavily on XML and J2EE methodologies. I'm considering a job with another company that is .Net based. So my questions are: how much different is .Net from Java? If you're familiar with one, is hard to pick up the other (being that they are both OO in nature) ? What does the market look like for people who know .Net (people are always looking for J2EEE architects)? Just trying to get a better feel for things to help me make my decision should the position be offered to me. __________________________________________ Have you Got Flare? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #2 November 12, 2003 I use C# extensively at my current job and while I don't have much Java experience I can say that syntax wise there is very little difference. As for the market, it is growing steadily as MS shops are now moving away from vb'esque applications and generally doing them in .NET (C# or VB.NET). A few Java coders I know who use .NET now find the libraries are better organized and generally find it much easier to find what they're looking for. I can't compare it to Java because of my inexperience in that environment but I do find it quite easy to find what I need to. Execution in .NET is significantly faster than java to IMO and creating UI is a breeze in the VS IDE. Web service consumption and testing is very easy as well, as well as XML usage (considering the framework is built on XML), not to mention that ADO.NET is SERIOUSLY nice to use. Far better than the recordset structure that was the old ADO way. There's a ton more, so PM me if you have any specific questions. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
