Get puzzled. .Net vs MFC
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What should I use (.net or MFC) to write game with Directx?
Actually, I try to write some little games in vb before and I want to write games in C++ now.. but I get puzzle with .net and MFC....
Please help me ^^
[Edited by - tonald on January 28, 2009 4:21:54 AM]
Your post certainly "got me puzzled".
MFC and CLR aren't really comparable... unless you mean MFC or .NET. If that's the case, I would imagine that you will want to just go with .NET and WinForms. Use C# and XNA, and you will be up and running much faster if you are coming from VB.
MFC and CLR aren't really comparable... unless you mean MFC or .NET. If that's the case, I would imagine that you will want to just go with .NET and WinForms. Use C# and XNA, and you will be up and running much faster if you are coming from VB.
C++ .NET and C++ are not the same languages. They're closely related, but I would suggest that if you want to learn C++, you program in C++, not C++.NET.
Quote:Original post by tonald
Sorry...
But I want to learn C++.
Should I use MFC or .NET
Thank you
Neither if you are intending on using DirectX.
You need to learn C++ (to a good level), and then the basics of Win32 (to bring up the window, most beginner directx books will have an appendix to explain this).
Quote:Original post by tonald
C++ or C++.net???
Forget about .NET if you are interested in graphics/game programming. Just learn pure C++. And be sure get a /good/ learning resource for C++.
C++, just C++.
You need a C++ compiler like Visual C++ 2008 Express,
and the DirectX SDK, which can be freely downloaded from Microsoft.
Don't get this wrong, but if you're already having difficulties figuring out the difference between C++, C++/CLI, .NET and MFC (which can all be looked up on wikipedia) maybe you should look for a decent book that teaches you the basics step by step.
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C++ = Programming language that compiles to machine code. Can use DirectX.
DirectX = Headers and code for C/C++, used to interface with your hardware (eg. 3D graphics card)
MFC = Headers and code for C/C++, used to create complex dialog-based windows applications.
.NET = similar to Java, bytecode language, bytecode compiler, large library of common code
C# = Programming language that compiles to the .NET bytecode language, requires a wrapper like XNA or SlimDX to use DirectX
C++/CLI = Programming language that compiles to the .NET bytecode language but can also use of C++ libraries.
You need a C++ compiler like Visual C++ 2008 Express,
and the DirectX SDK, which can be freely downloaded from Microsoft.
Don't get this wrong, but if you're already having difficulties figuring out the difference between C++, C++/CLI, .NET and MFC (which can all be looked up on wikipedia) maybe you should look for a decent book that teaches you the basics step by step.
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C++ = Programming language that compiles to machine code. Can use DirectX.
DirectX = Headers and code for C/C++, used to interface with your hardware (eg. 3D graphics card)
MFC = Headers and code for C/C++, used to create complex dialog-based windows applications.
.NET = similar to Java, bytecode language, bytecode compiler, large library of common code
C# = Programming language that compiles to the .NET bytecode language, requires a wrapper like XNA or SlimDX to use DirectX
C++/CLI = Programming language that compiles to the .NET bytecode language but can also use of C++ libraries.
You state that you want to learn C++. If that's your primary goal, then MFC / .NET / etc. are no concern to you, because you want to learn C++.
However, if you intend to learn C++ for the sole purpose of writing a Windows application, I strongly advice you to drop C++ and go with C#/WinForms. Writing GUI applications is so much easier in C# than they are in C++. With or without MFC, GUI apps in C++ are a bitch to write(Trust me, MFC sucks donkeyballs compared to WinForms).
You mention DirectX aswell. Using that in conjunction with C++ is fine. Be prepared for a steep learning curve tho
BUT, if you want to write games quickly and without too much hassle, go with C# / XNA. They're much easier to learn / work with and focus on getting things done. MSIL is usually as fast as C++ code, unless you're an expert C++ programmer
Toolmaker
However, if you intend to learn C++ for the sole purpose of writing a Windows application, I strongly advice you to drop C++ and go with C#/WinForms. Writing GUI applications is so much easier in C# than they are in C++. With or without MFC, GUI apps in C++ are a bitch to write(Trust me, MFC sucks donkeyballs compared to WinForms).
You mention DirectX aswell. Using that in conjunction with C++ is fine. Be prepared for a steep learning curve tho
BUT, if you want to write games quickly and without too much hassle, go with C# / XNA. They're much easier to learn / work with and focus on getting things done. MSIL is usually as fast as C++ code, unless you're an expert C++ programmer
Toolmaker
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