compare dates in VB code example

Example: compare dates vb

Dim result As Integer = DateTime.Compare(date1, date2)
      
      If result < 0 Then
        'date1 is earlier than date2
      ElseIf result > 0 Then
         'date1 is later than date2        
      ElseIf result = 0 Then
          'date1 is the same as date2
      End If