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from: Microsoft Software
Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0659556876029
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Microsoft Software
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Release Date: February 13, 2002
Sales Rank: 8011
Studio: Microsoft Software
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
Visual C++ .NET is the most flexible of Microsoft's languages. The compiler primarily targets native-code Windows executables, but a switch also enables compilation to MSIL (Microsoft intermediate language). This managed code runs on the .NET Framework's common language runtime, with full access to the Framework's class library.
Developers can include both managed and unmanaged code in the same project: the compiler does the necessary internal translation automatically. This feature is particularly valuable for those with existing applications that cannot be ported all at once to the .NET platform.
The Visual C++ .NET product consists of an IDE, class libraries, compiler, and tools. The compiler in the Standard edition is nonoptimizing, so professional developers may prefer Visual Studio .NET Professional or higher. The key libraries are the MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes), which wrap the Windows API, and the ATL (Active Template Library), for efficient development of COM or ActiveX components. In addition, the bundled .NET Framework SDK has command-line compilers for Visual Basic, JScript, and Visual C#, and you can also compile C# from the IDE. Despite its managed extensions, Visual C++ .NET does not support the Windows Forms designer or the Web Forms designer, although there is a visual dialog editor for native Windows applications.
The two big changes in Visual C++ .NET, when compared to Visual C++ 6.0, are support for the .NET Framework and a brand-new IDE. There are minor updates to MFC and ATL, and the ability to do COM programming using attributes is a strong feature. The Standard C++ Library is updated in this version, with improved standards compliance for those building portable applications, although Visual C++ .NET is still not the best in this respect. On the other hand, it excels as a tool for building Windows applications and components, where its huge flexibility compensates for the lack of a visual form designer.
The Visual C++ IDE is outstanding, although you need to double the minimum system requirements for good performance, and note that it does not run on Windows 98 or Me. Online help is now fully integrated into the main workspace, wizards have been streamlined, and the XML designer will be useful even to those not working with the .NET Framework. --Tim Anderson, Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.com Product Description:
Visual C++ .NET adds productivity to C++, without losing flexibility, performance, or control. In addition to features that can speed the development process, Visual C++ .NET contains improved support for Web and enterprise development. With Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2002 Standard, developers can build and consume .NET components, create ActiveX controls, and develop Internet applications in an integrated, visual environment.
Visual C++ .NET contains new and enhanced features that enable developers to create and consume XML Web services and Web applications. Developers of all skill levels can take advantage of such features as application and class wizards for generating boilerplate code, IntelliSense for efficient and accurate coding, dynamic help for quick access to relevant documentation, a debugger, and a compiler, offering advanced options for code generation.
Managed extensions enable the C++ developer to target and consume the many services of the .NET Framework. ATL Server classes provide foundation infrastructure for creating Web sites and XML Web services. C++ attributes simplify development by minimizing repetitive boilerplate source code.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great if you just want to tinker.
Note after spending a good bit of time with this software, I felt compelled to rewrite my review.
I use Visual Studio as an editor when I write code for Linux/Unix, and also to develop native XP/2000 device drivers and windows application code.
This version is basically an upgrade of Visual C++ 6, with .NET, managed classes, and better template and ANSI standards adherence. Any problems you had with STL are resolved with this version. Note, on some code you will get some errors ... Read More
Rating: - Help, please
Please please help!!
I've learned c++ very well but I don't know!!
should I go with c++ .net or c++Builder??
Which one is better?????
Please help...
Rating:  - Answer to the Question?
Visual C++ .Net is a Upgrade of sorts to Visual C++ 6 it has added features and the .net framework If you plan to go with a book that is made for visual c++ 6 i would go with visual c++ 6 because the book is
product specific. Iwould suggest ditching the book Grabbing Visual C +++.net and getting C++ Primer a book that will teach you to program c++ and not just to use Microsoft version 6 of the IDE.
Rating:  - Help with the difference...
Hello. I was planning to buy Visual C++ 6 a while back but then Microsoft came out with Visual C++.NET. I bought the book Visual C++ 6 for Dummies and that is when Microsoft switched. I was hoping that someone who has Vusyal C++.NET or someone who is knowledgable about this subject could help me out. Is Visual C++.NET just an upgraded verison of C++ 6? Would C++ 6 for Dummies still work with C++.NET? I do not know where else I could get an anwser for this. If anyone knows where I could ask my question, ... Read More
Rating:  - Bad Support ....
I just received my MS C++ .NET and I am not happy with it. The help function does work AT ALL (it's Explorer-Based, and all it does is tell me my server is offline), despite several attempts at re-installation. When I go to Microsoft's support page, it tells me my support options have expired, effectively telling me where to go if I actually want their product to work.
Let's see what Borland has to offer ...
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