Appendix A. .NET Languages

This appendix contains two lists of languages (Microsoft-supported and third-party) with compilers that generate IL to target the CLR. Expect a few more language additions.

Microsoft-Supported Languages for .NET

Table A-1 lists commercial languages that Microsoft supports. You can find more information about each of these languages by browsing the provided URLs.

Table A-1. Microsoft-supported languages for .NET

Language

Link

C#

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/nextgen/technology/csharpintro.asp

JScript

http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/languages/clinic/scripting07142000.asp

Managed C++

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/nextgen/Technology/managedext.asp

VB.NET

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/nextgen/technology/language.asp

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