What did you love about VB6?

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Visual Basic 6 (VB6) offered a fast development cycle with a form designer, easy event handling, and straightforward deployment, leading to quick application delivery.
Modern .NET has seen numerous UI frameworks since VB6, with WinForms remaining closest to VB6's model but often requiring more complexity in toolchain and setup.
VB6's simplicity in creating line-of-business apps is contrasted with modern .NET's frequent framework changes and increased learning curve for developers.
The post seeks specific, detailed experiences from developers who transitioned from VB6 to modern .NET to understand practical advantages and frustrations.
Responses will inform a book chapter on the VB6-to-modern-.NET transition, aiming to capture institutional knowledge before it fades.

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