GUI capabilities for C++

[Mike W]

What are the GUI capabilities of C++, and how
powerful/useful/sophisticated are they (specifically compared to
Java's Swing)? Where can I find more information on this topic?
Thanks.

 

[Jeff Schwab]

What are the GUI capabilities of C++, and how
powerful/useful/sophisticated are they (specifically compared to
Java's Swing)? Where can I find more information on this topic?

The C++ language and standard libraries have no direct support for
GUI's. GUI's are developed using separate libraries, many of which are
in wide use and are well supported. I hear particularly good things
about wxWidgets and Qt.

C++ is generally considered an excellent language for GUI development.