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