What programming language was used to write Grasshopper ?

Hi,

I was just wondering what programming language was used to write Grasshopper. Also, I would like to start learning coding , any advice?

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Permalink Reply by Ninja on February 11, 2014 at 2:24pm

Marcus, Thanks for the response.

What about C#, I can use it to code things for Revit too. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Permalink Reply by David Rutten on February 12, 2014 at 2:15pm

I myself think VB is a somewhat easier language to learn. It doesn't care about capitalization and is in general more forgiving. It also has more descriptive keywords (MustOverride instead of abstract, Overridable instead of virtual, NotOverridable instead of sealed).

However C# and VB are pretty much two sides of the same coin.

There is certainly more stuff 'out there' for C#, so that's something to take into account as well.

David Rutten

david@mcneel.com

Permalink Reply by Hannes Löschke on February 13, 2014 at 3:20am

Another reason to learn C# is that there are a number of common C like languages such as Processing. It's far easier to adapt code, when you are used to a C style language like C#. You may be able to just copy parts of the code and fix some framework specific things.

Permalink Reply by Ninja on February 13, 2014 at 7:22am

Based on the information Hannes mentioned I think my mind is set on learning C#. Any ideas where to start learning c#?

Permalink Reply by Danny Boyes on February 13, 2014 at 7:28am

Buy a book, join a course, search the internet, download and install the C# visual studio express edition. Need I go on? :)

Permalink Reply by Ninja on February 13, 2014 at 9:14am

I found this course that teaches C# for Revit API

https://www.udemy.com/revitapi/?couponCode=149

It is a little expensive though. any thoughts about this course.

Permalink Reply by Danny Boyes on February 13, 2014 at 9:38am

do you use Revit?

Permalink Reply by Ninja on February 13, 2014 at 9:55am

I use Revit, in fact I'm better at using Revit than GH. the real question is, do you think upon finishing this course I will be able to use C# in general and not just for Revit ? it would nice to learn coding for Revit but it would be even nicer if I'm able to use C# for GH too.

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