C++ or VB?

[RZetlin]

I need some opinion guys.

I want to develop an Windows application and I have to choose a language.

Should I choose C++ (Dev C++ 4.0) or Visual Basic 6.0.

If I choose Visual Basic what are the benefits of using Visual Basic over C++?

If I choose C++ what are the benefits of using C++ over Visual Basic?

[Gamer1]

well i am taking vb classes right now. and not really expierienced in c++. but, i heard that c++ is more flexible and can do alot more things.

compare it to Frontpage and Dreamweaver. Frontpage can do alot of things. but dreamweaver is better.

[Nezzar]

Depends on what you want to do. If your starting VB will be fine for ya.

[Xeven]

skip VB, it'l mangle your brain.

[RZetlin]

Originally posted by Xeven
skip VB, it'l mangle your brain.

:confused: What do you mean?

[Betamax]

Personally I'd go with C++, however I prefer Visual C++ over Dev C++. If your new to the language you would be better using it instead (BTW there are free "personal" editions of visual c++ availble included with Sams teach yourslef books)

[RZetlin]

Originally posted by Betamax
Personally I'd go with C++, however I prefer Visual C++ over Dev C++. If your new to the language you would be better using it instead (BTW there are free "personal" editions of visual c++ availble included with Sams teach yourslef books)

I don't have Visual C++ that is why I am using Dev C++.

I tried to buy VC++, but Microsoft has already phased it out with Visual C++ .NET.

The personal edition of Visual C++ don't have the extra features found in the professional/enterprise editions. (Eg. database linking, SQL features)

[ammoQ]

Depends on what you want to do. If it can be easily done in VB, do it in VB. If not, do it in C++. Or forget both of them and do it in Delphi.

[RZetlin]

Originally posted by ammoQ
Depends on what you want to do. If it can be easily done in VB, do it in VB. If not, do it in C++. Or forget both of them and do it in Delphi.

(Chuckles) I don't know Delphi.

I am wondering if it is worth the trouble to learn Win32 API for C++?

[ammoQ]

In 5 years, the Win32 API will be a relict from the past. On the other side, if you need it, you have to learn it.

[RZetlin]

Originally posted by ammoQ
In 5 years, the Win32 API will be a relict from the past. On the other side, if you need it, you have to learn it.

Thanks for the advice.

I know C and C++, but I am tearing out my hair trying to figure out Win32 API.

I just need a fast way of designing Window interfaces without being bogged down with too much coding.

Can anybody suggest some programming software that support RAD (Rapid Application Development)?

[ammoQ]

Originally posted by RZetlin

Can anybody suggest some programming software that support RAD (Rapid Application Development)?

VB, Delphi or Borland C++ Builder might be your thing. Or use VS.net and learn C#.

[DoktorSeven]

True that VB will mangle your brain...

"It is practically impossible to teach good programming style to students that have had prior exposure to BASIC: as potential programmers they are mentally mutilated beyond hope of regeneration." -- Edsger W. Dijkstra

Anyway... there is Borland C++ Builder, which is a good RAD C++ programming environment. Failing that, you'll have to try Visual C++ (which isn't exactly RAD except for dialog box design) and use MFC (Microsoft's wrapper for Windows API functions).

Or use VS.net and learn C#.

C#... the Microsoft merging of Java, Visual Basic, and C++. Eww. :D

[RZetlin]

I have an important question does Visual C++ 6.0 use RAD tools?

[ammoQ]

Originally posted by DoktorSeven

C#... the Microsoft merging of Java, Visual Basic, and C++. Eww. :D

In my opinion it's Java reinvented. Has nothing more in common with C++ than Java does. VB.net has been changed to be much like C# (different syntax but same structure), not the other way round.

[DoktorSeven]

Visual C++ only has the ability to use RAD on dialog boxes (in that you can draw controls on a form and assign events to them), not on the whole application like VB et al.

And regarding C# I was mostly kidding, though I mean C++ as the basic template (thus the C# name), VB with the RAD form design tools, and Java as the remainder of the language design. ;)