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Asked: 2026-06-08T08:56:54+00:00

I used to programming in Java but I am looking at moving to VB.NET

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I used to programming in Java but I am looking at moving to VB.NET for some things. I have Visual Studio 2010 Express which I know has a form designer, but I don’t like using them for commercial applications because components sometimes don’t look like they are aligned properly, or don’t resize properly etc. So really what I’m asking is, is there anyway to create a GUI like you do in Java (with LayoutManagers and things)?

Also, whilst I’m on the topic, is it compulsory for me to purchase Visual Studio in order for me to be allowed to develop and sell commercial applications?

Thanks in advance

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  1. Editorial Team

    Creating a GUI like Java is really outdated…

    Take a look at WPF!

    Using WPF, you can create your GUI with XAML.
    You will find this very similar to using layoutmanagers etc
    (I also made this exact same choice a few months ago)

    Don’t know why you should buy VS, sorry.

    reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa970268.aspx

    bonus: if you can work with WPF, you can work with Silverlight ^^

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