C++ better than VB

Hi all,
Do u think that after coming of c++ in 1980 c++ has gained more popularity than vb and now by vc++ can also create windows application.

This should be in CC Forum or General Developer Forum...

It all depends on what you need to do.
If you want a simple program made fast, VB is for you, if you have all the time in the word, and you need a very performat program then C++/VC++ is for you.

Even though, as many people know, VB can be quite performat too, if you really know how to program.

Also, you can combine the 2.
You can make a C++ DLL and use it in VB, this way you have a little pit of both, Speed + rapid development.

So, I did not vote for anything, precause of the previous points.
They both are good in certain situations.

That's like aasking is a VW Beetle better that a Porche.... It make no sense. It all depends on what you need it for.

You wouldn't want a Porche if you wanted to conserve on your gas usage and you would not want a VW Beetle to enter in a race of speed with other fast cars.

Moved.

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Originally Posted by randem

That's like aasking is a VW Beetle better that a Porche...

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And which one do you refer as "Porche"? ... just kidding ... BTW, did you know they both had the same father?

Anyway, the pool is quite pointless - each language has its PROS and CONS - and it's not just C++ or VB but rather every single programming laguage ever was or will be.

Each project has its requirements and which language you write it in will vary depending on them. Every language has it strengths and weaknesses. You use the right tool for each job and knowing which to use for what is what makes for a better developer. :)

My thought is exactly what everyone else has already said. I am learning C++ right now after coming from a very good VB background, I find that ++ is alot more efficient when you need to go lower. Meaning messing with memory and what not. Although at this cost you could be spending weeks doing your program. I havn't done to much with C++ right now except a program that injected a DLL into a process, which is really low down memory management, but i'm sure it will become useful in the future.

Copy paste from all the other threads I have answered this question in:


"It is all about finding the right tool for the job"


Guess that summarizes what RD++ already have said. No right and wrong to this question..:)