Kevin,

One thing I've noticed is that the VB background compiler seems to notice syntax mistakes quicker than the C# background compiler does.

And I've also noticed that when you fix the syntax error the VB compiler notices that quicker than C# too.

Roger

>Alan,
>
>>> why not admit that VB.NET gives you an advantage because its background compiler gives you error info while coding - not having to wait for compilation.
>
>Actually, for the record, C# has this feature too...
>
>For example, if I'm writing code and I enter the following lines (the method def is missing the closing paren):
>
>
>private void HelloWorld(
>{
>}
>

>
>I immediately get the following three compiler errors in the VS.NET Task List:
>
>1. ") Expected"
>2. Identifier Expected
>3. Type Expected
>
>In addition, a small red "squiggly" line is placed after the opening
 paren to visually indicate where the compiler sees the problem. I get 
all of these "auto-magically" as I type--without manually recompiling.
>
>Regards,