Best practice for using OLD C# code from the VS2008

KeldSor 331 Reputation points
2021-11-02T13:11:40.57+00:00

I have some old C# code made with VS2008 way back in time !

I now need to visit this code again and de some changes and code new projects.

What the best practive for doing that - should I install the original VS2008 CD

OR

Can I use these free Express versions / VS 2019 ?

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C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
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  1. Karen Payne MVP 29,236 Reputation points Microsoft MVP
    2021-11-02T13:43:25.267+00:00

    I recommend using Visual Studio 2019 community edition or even better yet get Visual Studio 2022,

    Some benefits are

    • Better IDE helpers for code suggestions/refactoring
    • Faster than former versions of Visual Studio
    • GitHub available within Visual Studio
    • Newer versions of C# if you care to take advantage of the new versions or stick with your current version

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  1. KeldSor 331 Reputation points
    2021-11-02T14:22:39.687+00:00

    THX for your answer and time !