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astinus · Apr 20th, 2005, 5:13 PM

Greetings all,

I am new to C++ programming and I want to learn windows programming and interface design such as MFC or Forms. I have been wanting to create a few windows apps with MFC interfaces lately and I understand the basics but i'm stumbling around.

I have a couple questions along this topic and would appreciate some insight.

I'm curious about C# as it seems very similar to C++ but makes interface programming MUCH simpler than say using MFC.

1. Is it worth the time to learn C# just to use in a few lowend windows apps?
I understand C# is similar to Java in that it uses a run-time compiler. My general interest is in graphics programming so I don't imagine I will be using it much. I know i'll get to learning MFC eventually but i've just been wanting to make some simple windows apps in C.

I'm not actually very familiar with the options for creating UIs in windows.
2. Is there a better or even another method for Win UI creation in C++?

I'm also looking for a book(s) that would serve as a learning text as well as a reference. Any suggestions on windows programming books or windows interface books would also be appreciated.

Apr 20th, 2005, 5:13 PM	#1
astinus Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	n00b questions on Win Programming and MFC Greetings all, I am new to C++ programming and I want to learn windows programming and interface design such as MFC or Forms. I have been wanting to create a few windows apps with MFC interfaces lately and I understand the basics but i'm stumbling around. I have a couple questions along this topic and would appreciate some insight. I'm curious about C# as it seems very similar to C++ but makes interface programming MUCH simpler than say using MFC. 1. Is it worth the time to learn C# just to use in a few lowend windows apps? I understand C# is similar to Java in that it uses a run-time compiler. My general interest is in graphics programming so I don't imagine I will be using it much. I know i'll get to learning MFC eventually but i've just been wanting to make some simple windows apps in C. I'm not actually very familiar with the options for creating UIs in windows. 2. Is there a better or even another method for Win UI creation in C++? I'm also looking for a book(s) that would serve as a learning text as well as a reference. Any suggestions on windows programming books or windows interface books would also be appreciated.