Is C similar to C# (C-sharp); or are they completely different ? I was wondering if I should begin learning C# and the transition to C will be a tad bit easier ?
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Jump to PostThere are similarities between C and C#. You can still write pointer code in C# if you would like to do so. Instead of
printf
you would useConsole.Write
in C#. If I were you, begin learning C#.
Jump to PostI think you'll find that C# is more akin to C++ than C. I also think that C# will take you in different directions than C, since it is Object Oriented and is fully integrated with the .net librairies, including creating windowed GUI's, web-based, and data based applications. Due to …
Jump to PostHere's my view.
If you are going to write for embedded microprocessors (think tiny!) then C.
If not, just bite the bullet and start with C++.Now if you are writing Windows Apps I think C# is great. I used that for some of my best apps. They went out …
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