dear all, I'm about to learn C++, 2

[NeilBelgium]

dear all,
I'm about to learn C++, and i'm not too scared as I picked up basic 20 years ago on an old Sinclair Spectrum, if anyone knows what one of those is!
However, although I know i want to use Microsoft (sorry to all this offends!) to be able to develop applications for my Nokia Communicator, I don't know what the latest software is, and whether it will bhe outdated soon:
I am aware there is standard C++ 6.0 (is there a 7.0?), but Microsoft have also developed C-sharp (can't find the character). Will this replace c++?

also what is visual interdev? do I need this? My win 2000 platform already seems to come equiped with some kind of interface, though can't for the life of me find it while i'm here writing. where does this fit in?

many thanks for all pointers you can give me,

neil

 

[michaelkrauklis]

Where to start....
Interdev is like what ties all the different programs(such as VC++ and VB, asp, etc...) together. As far as I know VC++6.0 is the latest version but I'm not sure of that. Check out microsoft's site for that info. I recommend getting the entire Visual Studio with VC++. It's not that expensive.

c# and .net are still sketchy. I've heard mixed things from many people. it's just microsoft being microsoft which is good and bad. it's the same battle and I think the only way to win is to not take a side. learn it all if you can, then you come out a winner either way.

But if you can't I'd say go the VC++ route for now. C# is still in it's infancy and once you learn C++ it shouldn't be particularly difficult to go to C#. Also, if you have time learn java. This should further bridge the gap between C++ and C#, and java is a very powerful language to know.

Good luck, and if there's anything else don't hesitate to ask. MYenigmaSELF:-9
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[OSR]

There are many Microsoft Development Environments(VB,VC,VJ) and Visual Interdev is the package that contains most of them so it is the most expensive. You can buy them seperatly which is probably better becuase I'm unsure if you'll use the other stuff that comes in the package. Also, the stuff that comes in the package will soon be obsolete.

I would buy MS Visual C++ 6.0 as I've heard nothing on 7.0 release, 6.0 is right now the latest version.

As far as C# (C-sharp) it is Microsoft's replacement of Visual Basic, however, for now there is no good Visual Development environment for it. Support and an environment are coming soon I've heard but who knows when it'll be ready. Rocco is the BOY!!

M O T I V A T E!

 

[NeilBelgium]

many thanks both for the useful pointers. I'll let you know what I eventually purchase!!

 

[NeilBelgium]

Looking through my program file, I found something called Visual Studio. The application though is called Microsoft Development environment. It has the same icon as Visual Studio.

Do I therefore have what I need, or is this some sort of shell?

many thanks, neil

 

[Guest_imported]

Hi!
If u want to learn C , start with turbo C, Then move to MS -C++, a book from Robert Lafore is good one for C++,Then u can move to VC++ with first Learn Windows API programming.
and then Unleashed VC++ 6.0
I think it will be enough for u

Thanks
Anu