MFC or not

[MPrestonf12]

I was wondering since many people have said some negative things about using the MFC if its worth using or learning becasue it seems to be a big part of MSVC++. I've heard some say its better to learn the API instead. Any suggestions? Thanks

[sail3005]

In my opinion, if you are going to use MFC, just use VB instead. They are both slower than API, and they both require runtimes. They both basically have the same capabilities. VB is a lot easier though.

There are probably some that will disagree, this is just my opinion though.

[HarryW]

I am inclined to agree, in most situations where you would use MFC instead of API, you would probably be better off using VB to make the interface and if you need a C/C++ just make a few DLLs and call them from VB. There are times when you would be better off with MFC I am sure, perhaps if you needed some especially complex interface, but in general I think you're better off without it.

[ChimpFace9000]

This topic should go into the C/C++ faq.

[parksie]

MFC is evil!!!!!!

[HarryW]

Parksie has spoken.

[parksie]

Yep...check other threads on this topic for a lot more detail from me

[MPrestonf12]

im on it