The capabilities of C++

**Nectron** · 07-01-2003

While I was reading my C++ book, a few questions came to my mind, and I would be happy to get thier answers:

1. is it possible to make windows apps using C++ ?
2. is it possible to make Linux apps using C++ ?
3. is it possible to make 3d games using C++ ?

I think all the answers are "yes", but in my book, C++ doesn't seem to do such powerful stuff, all the codes in the book are made for MS-DOS, and they're just dealing with basic mathematical stuff.

So, is it just the basics I'm reading, or it's just what C++ is all about ?

**ygfperson** · 07-01-2003

To write windows apps, linux apps, and 3d games, you usually use a library and an API to control things. The stuff books teach you is the core of C++; something you need to know before branching out.

**o0obruceleeo0o** · 07-01-2003

Originally posted by ygfperson
To write windows apps, linux apps, and 3d games, you usually use a library and an API to control things. The stuff books teach you is the core of C++; something you need to know before branching out.

that means
1.Yes
2.Yes
3.Yes

but as he said using library/API (such as OpenGL, DirectX, SDL, Allegro etc; if you want to know about any of these search the forum, there are a ton of threads about them).

**Nectron** · 07-01-2003

Oh! ok... that's good
Because my friend is a VB programmer, and we're both bigenners...

He always makes fun of C++ because I can't write anything but DOS programs, I just wanted to make sure that I can kick his ass in the soon future, cause I know C++ is more powerful.

Thanks!

**Speedy5** · 07-01-2003

Your friend will be very suprised soon. As a VB programmer too, C++ is much more powerful and awesome to use. You'll be in ass-kicking mode once you learn core C++!

**Mister C** · 07-01-2003

Your friend will be very suprised soon. As a VB programmer too, C++ is much more powerful and awesome to use.

Yes, but the code is much harder to understand than VB. Java is also powerful as well.

**confuted** · 07-01-2003

VB code gets hard to understand the second the inevitable happens and it turns into noodle code. I've used both, and everywhere the VB is ugly, C++ is beautiful. Of course, it's also a lot harder to use, but it's beautiful. It makes up for the difficulty. *tear*

**revelation437** · 07-01-2003

Originally posted by Mister C
Java is also powerful as well.

i think java must die
writing code in java is like having someone watching over ur shoulder all the time, and a hand coming out of the screen and slapping ur hand when u do something wrong

C++ > java

**XSquared** · 07-01-2003

Java's great, especially if you want to quickly develop a GUI application.

**revelation437** · 07-02-2003

Originally posted by XSquared
Java's great, especially if you want to quickly develop a GUI application.

in that case, i'd just wanna use visual basic
even better, use MS .NET and just have everything use each other

i really dislike java. i agree, there are a few good points, but for the most part, i despise it

**Nectron** · 07-02-2003

I tried learning VB 3 years ago, but I found it REALLY hard to understand, and last night I asked my friend to explain to me the parts of VB code, it's stupid!!

I still can't understand it, I find C++ easier to understand, and much more fun than VB...

And guess what, the book that he uses makes fun of C++ programmers!!!

Teach yourself VB6 in 21 days, Arabic Version... Don't know if that's written in the English Version.

what a stupid author!!

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