🧩 Introduction to VB.NET for Beginners

If you are new to programming and looking for a language that is both simple and powerful, VB.NET (Visual Basic .NET) is a great place to start. Developed by Microsoft, VB.NET is an object-oriented programming language that runs on the .NET Framework. It combines the ease of Visual Basic with the robustness and modern capabilities of the .NET platform — making it ideal for beginners who want to build desktop, web, or even mobile applications.

VB.NET stands for Visual Basic .NET. It’s the successor to the classic Visual Basic (VB6) language and is fully integrated into the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.

History of VB.NET

VB.NET was first introduced by Microsoft in 2002 as part of the .NET Framework 1.0. It was designed to modernize the older VB6 language, providing better security, scalability, and integration with other .NET languages like C# and F#.

Over time, VB.NET has evolved through multiple versions, each introducing new features and improvements, such as better LINQ support, asynchronous programming, and compatibility with .NET Core and now .NET 6/7/8.