If you want to write a spreadsheet or business app, use MFC. If you want to write a game (and I asume you do), use straight Win32.
Charles Petzold will get you up and running. Its what I used to learn Windows 3.0 (okay, I''ll admit it, I''m an old fart).
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win32 or mfc?
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There is little performance penalty for using MFC just to get a window on the screen. If you start using the CArray, CFile or the like it''s a different story...
Run your game in a seperate thread (which is a good idea anyway).
You .exe will be ~200k bigger in release mode (if you statically link the MFC libraries).
That said, I think the WTL is the way to go. It''s brand new and damn cool. As powerful as MFC with no code bloat - templates rock.
Magmai Kai Holmlor
- The disgruntled & disillusioned
Run your game in a seperate thread (which is a good idea anyway).
You .exe will be ~200k bigger in release mode (if you statically link the MFC libraries).
That said, I think the WTL is the way to go. It''s brand new and damn cool. As powerful as MFC with no code bloat - templates rock.
Magmai Kai Holmlor
- The disgruntled & disillusioned
If you''re new to Windows programming, MFC is easier to use. But, if you want a game that is smaller and faster, use Win32. MFC is good if you want your game''s interface to look like a traditional Windows program. If, however, you are planning to write your own GUI, use Win32. Overall, I would definitely say go with Win32.
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