C # FAQ for C ++ programmers

C # FAQ for C ++ programmers
1. What is C #? [Introduction]
C # is a programming language designed by Microsoft. It is loosely based on C/C ++, and bears a striking similarity to Java. Microsoft describe C # as follows:
"C # is a simple, modern, object oriented, and type-safe programming language derived from C and C ++. C # (pronounced 'C sharp ') is firmly planted in the C and C ++ family tree of ages, and will immediately be familiar to C and C ++ programmers. C # aims to combine the high productivity of Visual Basic and the raw power of C ++."
2. How do I develop C # apps? [Introduction]
The (free). net sdk contains the C # command-line compiler (csc.exe). Visual Studio has fully integrated support for C # development. On Linux you can use Mono.
3. Does C # replace C ++? [Introduction]
There are three options open to the Windows developer from a C ++ background:
---- Stick with standard C ++. Don't use. NET at all.
---- Use C ++. NET. microsoft supply. net c ++ compiler that produces IL rather than machine code. however to make full use of. NET environment (e.g. garbage collection), a set of extensions are required to standard C ++. in. NET 1.x this extended language is called Managed Extensions for C ++. in. NET 2.0 me c ++ has been completely redesigned under the stewardship of Stan Lippman, and renamed C ++/CLI.
---- Forget C ++ and use C #.
Each of these options has merits, depending on the developer and the application. for my own part, I intend to use C # where possible, falling back to C ++ only where necessary. me c ++ (soon to be C ++/CLI) is very useful for interop between new. NET code and old C ++ code-simply write a managed wrapper class using me c ++, then use the managed class from C #. from experience, this works well.