Q&A
| Q1: | Because there is a common language to which all .NET compilers ultimately resolve, is it possible to have .NET languages other than what Microsoft provides or even to write code in MSIL directly? |
| A1: | Actually, there are several other .NET compilers being developed and released. COBOL, FORTRAN, and even Java compilers have been released (or will be released soon) that produce .NET applications. It is possible for anyone to create his or her own language and compiler as long as it produces the MSIL code to the correct standards. It is also possible to write .NET applications directly in MSIL if you're inclined to do so. |
| Q2: | In the past, generally Visual C++ has been better at performance than other languages, such as Visual Basic. Is there ... |
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