Re: VB or VC++?


Richard Heathfield wrote:
> spinoza1111@xxxxxxxxx said:
>
> > Seriously, let's see. Richard Heathfield goes for C++ builder, and
> > programming for Windows but bypassing .Net.
> >
> > Right? Right. Right?
>
> Wrong in the context of the original question, which invited a choice
> between C++.net and VB.net. Those were the only choices, and there isn't
> all that much to choose between them - and that's what I said in my
> original answer: "Pick the one whose syntax your team is most comfortable
> with".

May as well pick one that the team is LEAST comfortable with. It would
make them think before they coded, and review their work amongst
themselves.

Seriously...why should they use C++? They will just get into trouble
with unmanaged application and aliasing, unnecessarily. Why not flip a
coin between C # and VB?

Nothing in the OP implied any special need for unmanaged code, and
aliasing is never needed.
>
> > I suppose it's possible to program decent applications in C++ Builder.
>
> Yes, it is.
>
> > Let's see, those would be COM applications, wouldn't they,
>
> Some would. Others wouldn't.
>
> > and you will
> > have to trust a small shop in Redmond NOT to change the rules.
>
> If you're worried about that, pick a more stable OS.

Like Linux, whose availability in source form implies its instability?
>
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> Richard Heathfield
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