C++ and Visual Basic

Zanjo · 02-19-2006, 12:40 AM

Im confused, on all the C++ tutorials it seems to make command line scripts, yet programs like Shareaza are written in C++ but have a GUI. Is visual C++ for making the cool looking interfaces or can you do that with normal C++ aswell? Third Question... What is better, C++, Visual C++ or Visual Basic?
Thanks in Advance.

Yin-Yang · 02-19-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by Zanjo
Im confused, on all the C++ tutorials it seems to make command line scripts, yet programs like Shareaza are written in C++ but have a GUI. Is visual C++ for making the cool looking interfaces or can you do that with normal C++ aswell? Third Question... What is better, C++, Visual C++ or Visual Basic?
Thanks in Advance.

1. yes Visual C++ is used to make programs like Shareaza, but programs made in vissual C++ are only compatable in windows.

2. Yes Normal C++ can be used to create GUI programs.

3. It Depends on what you are trying to make, If you are trying to make small applications that are not extreamly strong, go with Visual Basic. If you want A program thats windows compatable Only, and is limited to what is realy possable choose Visual C++, or if you want to handle the most powerful language out there and have infinate possablitys Choose C++.

so they are all equal, but in power it goes

Visual Basic < Visual C++ < C++

Edit: you can learn the basics of C++ GUI programming
Here.

Zanjo · 02-19-2006, 09:46 PM

So what sort of compiler should i use? Can Visual Studio.net 2003 compile normal C++ or only visual C++? Or is there another compiler you could recommend?

Thanks

furtivefelon · 02-19-2006, 10:03 PM

pick up a good c++ book, they'll introduce you to gui programming (or just scan the shelf for a gui programming book in c++)

if you want a good cross-platform library to learn, try wxwidget..

*most* c/c++ compiler should be able to compile standard compliant c++ code..

Zanjo · 02-19-2006, 10:10 PM

So Visual C++ compilers (VSNET2003) also work with normal C++?

Yin-Yang · 02-20-2006, 10:46 AM

Not to sure, my experience with it is, no. but I hardly use it. I would Go get "Dev C++" Located Here its a good compiler plus its free.

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Zanjo True Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 193	C++ and Visual Basic Im confused, on all the C++ tutorials it seems to make command line scripts, yet programs like Shareaza are written in C++ but have a GUI. Is visual C++ for making the cool looking interfaces or can you do that with normal C++ aswell? Third Question... What is better, C++, Visual C++ or Visual Basic? Thanks in Advance. __________________ Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz SLACR eVGA 8800GT 512mb Video Card 4GB DDR2-800Mhz RAM Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 with Scythe SFlex Fan 160GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 22" Viewsonic Widescreen Monitor 3DMark06 Score: 11402

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Zanjo True Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 193	So what sort of compiler should i use? Can Visual Studio.net 2003 compile normal C++ or only visual C++? Or is there another compiler you could recommend? Thanks __________________ Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz SLACR eVGA 8800GT 512mb Video Card 4GB DDR2-800Mhz RAM Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 with Scythe SFlex Fan 160GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 22" Viewsonic Widescreen Monitor 3DMark06 Score: 11402

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furtivefelon Super Techie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 479	pick up a good c++ book, they'll introduce you to gui programming (or just scan the shelf for a gui programming book in c++) if you want a good cross-platform library to learn, try wxwidget.. most c/c++ compiler should be able to compile standard compliant c++ code.. __________________ lisp hacker running: FreeBSD 5.4 - still learning develop with: SBCL + emacs for lisp, Anjuta IDE +gcc for c, SPE for python.. browse with: opera

02-19-2006, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zanjo True Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 193	So Visual C++ compilers (VSNET2003) also work with normal C++? __________________ Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz SLACR eVGA 8800GT 512mb Video Card 4GB DDR2-800Mhz RAM Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 with Scythe SFlex Fan 160GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 22" Viewsonic Widescreen Monitor 3DMark06 Score: 11402

02-20-2006, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yin-Yang True Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 242	Not to sure, my experience with it is, no. but I hardly use it. I would Go get "Dev C++" Located Here its a good compiler plus its free. __________________

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