What is the difference between C#, C++ and C++.NET
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What is the difference between C#, C++ and C++.NET
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Oh wait, you asked that already.
opps, I thought I did but I forgot were I asked it, sorry
Er...since neither of them are locked, I'll reply here.
C++ is C++. Mostly a superset of C with classes and all that. I'm sure other people are better to ask if you want a good definition of C++.
C# is a .Net language that uses a mixed version of C++ and VB syntax. If you make CLS-compliant assemblies, you can run .Net applications on any OS that has a .Net runtime. The latest version of the CLR supports generics (kind of C++ templates) and other handy features.
C++.Net is a terrible bastardization of C++ for the .Net world. It is awkward and difficult to work with. I suggest playing with C++.Net only if you need to make a managed wrapper for unmanaged code.
I would suggest giving C# a look. Sure, C++ is awesome to learn with, hobby with, and build applications where speed and efficiency are key. However, often in the IT space, you'll use a language or platform that is more about time to market and productivity. So you'll end up on the .NET Framework or J2EE. For this reason, I highly suggest looking into C#. You can still get at C++ type routines if you need to, but you get the ease and flexibility of .NET.
I prefer C++ for when I want to target all windows (95/98 and up). Sence C++ is native it is nice sence no one has to download that 20+ mb .net framework. C++ is also very nice, sence it is a plain and out there language it can do alot of flexable things that C# can't, and yes pointers are your friend.
C# is very easy to learn, mainly because of the intellisence, and smooth design. The intellisence takes away hours of senceless searching of functions and other such things. C# also is just easy to use, with the form creation and everything.
C++ .net I heard is awfull. I never tried it nor do I intend to.
All in all I would recomend learning C#, it isn't just valuable to know but it is fun. C++ is also very nice to know and can also be fun.