To move from PHP to C# or C++?

Hi folks,

I've been working with PHP for over 2 years now, and I'm looking to expand my knowledge into the C realm.

However, I have no previous experience with C/C++ (well, unless you count some of the PHP syntax similarities ).

Now, I'm clueless as to which would be the smarter option: Work in C++ first, and then proceed to C#, or start straight on C#. All I know is I want to start work in one of these two languages.

I was hoping one of you guys could offer some advice that can make life easier in the long term, or share some experience as to which you would recommend before I dive in headfirst.

Thanks,
Jeb.

BTW: I'll be sticking around here for quite a while I think....this seems to be a great community with a lot of people who know their stuff

Go right to c#, if thats what you want, remember it's MS only.

Jeb,

It's a tough decision... I would be debating that idea as well... I just started my C++ class, and I find it very similar to PHP, as well as Java...

I do know that moving from Java to C# is a fairly simple process, as the concepts are alike.

If you're looking to go more into windows programming, or even any type of Microsoft technologies (.NET), I would suggest moving onto C#... You can do more with it when it comes to internet technologies...

If anyone else has any thoughts, please let us know... I'm curious as well!

i wasn't aware that c# was a web lang., as well.... which extensions does c# include for the web adn what are the advantage's to using c# on the web then?

Thanks folks.

The biggest concern I had was that learning to similarly structured languages at once could actually make things harder than easier. Many people have said that C# is easier when you have a C/C++ background, and I think they would be right (obviously).

I decided I'll move straight onto C#, and if necessary I can throw a bit of C++ in there later....however I don't think that will be happening anytime soon (if at all).

Well, time to start I guess

I'd still love to hear any other comments you've got, or suggestions you could make!

Thanks again,
-Jeb.