C++/C# n00b

[blighter]

hey all,

i'm looking at learning C++ or C# - i always get them mixed up.. i'm after the one that is normally used to create windows applications.

are there any good starter sites etc that people can recommend?

thanks

 

[andyr2005]

Hi,

I am a Windows programmer myself, although I program in C++ and Visual Basic 6 & 2005.

With respect to your questions above:

i'm looking at learning C++ or C# - i always get them mixed up.. i'm after the one that is normally used to create windows applications.

The differences between the above 2 languages are as follows:

• C++: You have to program your own memory/resource management modules.
• C#: All of the resource management is controlled and handled by the localy install CLR (Common Language Runtime).

I personally don't know of any decent websites with easy to follow getting started tutorials as such. However, you could have a look at the following book:

• Ivor Horton's - Beginning Visual C++ 2005.

Hope this answer's your questions and points you in the correct directions.

 

[blighter]

i have basic experience in VB6 and VB.NET but wanted to try C++/C# out, just installed C++2005Express and it looks so much more complicated!

will have a look at that book though, thanks!

 

[Inquisitor]

andyr2005, you're breaking about 3 different rules with that sig, have a look at the FAQ

As for C++/C#, if you know VB.NET already (even at a basic level), you'll find C# very easy to pick up, as they are both built on the same runtime and libraries. The only differences are syntactic really, so it may not even be worth it.

C# is certainly the way to go if you want to make Windows applications easily, as it can be a real pain in C++.

 

[regulus]

http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/sv_dl_tr.php

Try their very beginner friendly video tutorial. Very worth it.