Option Strict Off vs On for Late‑Bound COM Members in VB.NET
VB.NET Late Binding and Option Strict Compiler Behavior When working with COM interop in VB.NET, developers must choose between Option Strict Off for runtime late binding and Option Strict On for compile‑time safety. Off allows late‑bound member access but risks runtime failures; On enforces type checks but can break existing code. This creates a concrete co