Hello there, I'm going to keep it short and simple. I'm a java developer, and I've been developing in java for about 3 years now. I know the language very well, and the basics of an object-oriented language. I was just wondering, does anyone who know java also know .NET programming? If so, how much different are they, and how hard would learning .NET/C# be for someone who knows Java? I really want to get into developing mods for V/IV.

Thanks for any replies :)

Edited May 8, 201510 yr by Straysify

Java and C# are very similar. There are many resources on the Internet for learning C# -- I'd have a look there as explaining all the differences would take a while.

C# is a .NET language. After you've learned C#, you can use the .NET Scripthook for IV to develop modifications, and you can use the LCPDFR API.

There is a .NET scripthook for V, but I'd wait for the RAGE Plugin Hook as it will have more features and will be compatible with LSPDFR.

Edited May 8, 201510 yr by Cyan

That's super helpful. Thanks a lot, Cyan!

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Edited August 2, 201510 yr by AlconH

​Still, it would definitely be beneficial to have a go with the current scripthook until the RAGE plugin hook is released in order to get up to scratch and familiar with C#, so that you can start right away once it's released as opposed to trying to figure it out later on.

​I'd argue that IV provides a much better stable base to go on - especially for a beginner.

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Edited August 2, 201510 yr by AlconH