a dumb question

[diffuser78]

I am a newbie to C++. Following is my thinking about C++ ..correct me
if I am worng.

C++ has a standard compiler and MS Visual Studio C++ is just an IDE for
the standard C++ compiler or there is more to it in MS Visual Studio
C++ ???

How does it compare to Borland C++ ?

how differen is GNU C++ from the microsoft C++.

If you have to create a GUI in C++ what libraries one should use while
using MS Visual Studio or Borland Studio.

These are some very dumb and basic question. I hope you dont bombard on
me.

 

[Thomas Tutone]

I am a newbie to C++. Following is my thinking about C++ ..correct me
if I am worng.

C++ has a standard compiler and MS Visual Studio C++ is just an IDE for
the standard C++ compiler or there is more to it in MS Visual Studio
C++ ???

How does it compare to Borland C++ ?

how differen is GNU C++ from the microsoft C++.

If you have to create a GUI in C++ what libraries one should use while
using MS Visual Studio or Borland Studio.

These are some very dumb and basic question. I hope you dont bombard on
me.

Rather than answering in full, I'm going to suggest you review the FAQ:


http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lite/

If you still have questions after that, please ask.

And no, there is no such thing as "the standard compiler." Each of the
vendors you mention has its own implementation of a C++ compiler, each
of which conforms to the C++ standard in some respects, but not
necessarily in all respects.

Best regards,

Tom

 

[Tim Slattery]

I am a newbie to C++. Following is my thinking about C++ ..correct me
if I am worng.

C++ has a standard compiler and MS Visual Studio C++ is just an IDE for
the standard C++ compiler or there is more to it in MS Visual Studio
C++ ???

No, there's no "standard compiler" for C++. Many companies sell C++
compilers, and there are freebies too. The MS product comes with
libraries and tools that help you make Windows executables. Of course,
those won't run on other platforms.

How does it compare to Borland C++ ?

how differen is GNU C++ from the microsoft C++.

GNU C++ is a free, open-source compiler. It sticks to the standard as
much as possible. The MS product, as I said before, is tailored to
produce Windows programs.

If you have to create a GUI in C++ what libraries one should use while
using MS Visual Studio or Borland Studio.

MS VC++ comes with MFC. I think Borland does too, these days. If you
don't care about multiplatform running, that will do fine. Ask
questions about it in microsoft.public.vc.mfc, not here.

--
Tim Slattery
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Tomás]

posted:

I am a newbie to C++. Following is my thinking about C++ ..correct me
if I am worng.

C++ has a standard compiler and MS Visual Studio C++ is just an IDE for
the standard C++ compiler or there is more to it in MS Visual Studio
C++ ???

How does it compare to Borland C++ ?

how differen is GNU C++ from the microsoft C++.

If you have to create a GUI in C++ what libraries one should use while
using MS Visual Studio or Borland Studio.

These are some very dumb and basic question. I hope you dont bombard on
me.

C++ is a computer programming language. It's defined by a Standard (a
book about the size of a doorstep), which says how it should work. Also,
the Standard describes the "Standard Library", which is a load of
functions that should be available to everyone programming in C++,
regardless of whether they're writing a program for Windows, or
programming the interface for a microwave.

A compiler is something that turns C++ code into code that can execute on
a given plaform.

Some compilers conform to the Standard better than others.

The latest version of the Microsoft compiler is pretty good as regards
compliance with the Standard.

-Tomás