Which software does c++ programmers use ? Plus questions

Discussion in 'Programming' started by draxima, May 16, 2009.

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    Just like the title says what sort of programs are needed when programming in c++ ?

    Some questions:

    1) What's the difference between c and c++ ?

    2) Also wondering what is visual c++ compared to any of the languages from the first question ?

    Thanks for helping
     
    draxima, May 16, 2009 IP
  2. banana8

    banana8 Active Member

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    if you develop on windows you need Visual Studio.
    c++ is an extension of c (very very big and important one) that allow you to develop using object oriented. c++ embed c but not the opposite.
     
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    You don't "need" VS to develop C++ applications on Windows. As far as making Windows GUI's, it's a big help, though not absolutely necessary. If you're just looking to make commandline applications, you don't need VS to compile.
     
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    Compiler, at the very least, or an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Most coders would use an IDE like Visual Studio, C++Builder, or Eclipse CDT.

    There are many difference between C and C++. The biggest difference is that C++ supports object-orientated programming (OOP) and C does not.
    OOP makes organizing large programs much easier.

    Visual C++ is Microsoft's C/C++ compiler. Visual Studio is Microsoft's IDE that uses Visual C++.
     
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    visual studio is one of the top due to the options it offers in helping your program. I programmed alot of stuff in c++ and will say that VS is by far the best
     
    FunkyFresh, May 19, 2009 IP
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    Usually Microsoft Visual C++ sometimes Bordland C++ dependent on what I'm building...
     
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